Texas Panhandle offers fun for mini vacations

Looking for a short jaunt or mini vacation to get away from the daily routine this summer?The Texas Panhandle offers some fun and unique places to go with friends and family.The second largest canyon (behind the Grand Canyon) in the country lies in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Palo Duro Canyon...

Summer conditioning for athletes important

Once school is out, kids and teens like to take it easy. They hang out by the pool, stay inside where it’s cool and just generally relax.

Most wanted fugitive captured in Van Zandt County

Law enforcement has captured Trevor Rhea McEuen — a fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List — and is back in custody following a manhunt.The subject was located at a Van Zandt County residence, while being investigated by the Texas DPS Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Special...

Hart ISD to launch drone certification program

Hart ISD will be launching a Drone Certification Program beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.The program will offer students with hands-on opportunites to explore careers in the drone industry.In order to fly drones under the FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107), individuals must obtain a Remote...

Summer Recipes

Spaghetti Summer Saland A great summer salad for hot days.Ingredients:1 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 2 zucchini, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red onion, diced 1 can sliced black olives, drained For the dressing:...

Cruz challenges federal court decision to block deporting illegal aliens

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, sent a letter urging the Judicial Conference of the United States to immediately review a standing order in Maryland that blocks the federal government...

Open Letter to the High School Class of 2025

Dear Graduating Senior, I am begging your pardon for a somber reflection amidst the joy of the near completion of high school, not to be a wet rag on that accomplishment, but a bright light on the realities of post-secondary education.Suppose you are going to a state university.

Quinn Minute - Class Reunion

The old guy in the grocery line looked about two coughing spells away from the Promised Land. Gnarled and unshaven, he mumbled to himself while the clerk totaled his bill.He noticed me as he reached into his pocket for change and accidentally pulled out a set of teeth.“Hey,” he smiled, “remember me?