The Idle American ...

A Visionary No More…Persons claiming to have the same mental faculties and physical capabilities that they had a half-century ago prob- ably fib about other things, too.

Financial Focus

Four estate planning myths that could cost your familyConsider this scenario: A teacher of 30 years and mother of three passes away at age 58. She leaves behind a modest home, a retirement account and cherished family heirlooms – but no estate plan.

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Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety law Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broad- band fiber optics in order to le gally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it”.--Chinese Proverb May 1958A survey studying the need for a dam on Tierra Blanca Creek near Hereford had finally been completed by the Tulia District Engineers office and had been forwarded to Washington, D.C. for further...

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> edwardjones.comIs your home really protected from natural disasters?As temperatures rise and storm season approaches, it’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance policy. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and other natural disas-ters can strike with little warning.

The Idle American ...

The Man in the Muddle….Too much is expected of us--we folks of a certain age--whether man or woman.Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foulups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger set, some of whom are eager to push us toward side roads.Sometimes, side roads can be...

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High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well and doing well whatever you can do”.--Henry Wadsworth LongfellowApril 1938The “Walking Blood Bank” that was held for a full week was very successful according to Deaf Smith County Hospital Manager T.F. Seigler.

The Idle American ...

Never Say Never—Really?…. Commentary by Dr. Don NewburyGrant Jeffrey Cline of Frisco, Texas, tragically died on June 6 while pursuing his passion for climbing the rock face of Royal Arches in Yosemite National Park.

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Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchers State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.