Texas Rural Reporter ...

Most folks think the Texas Legislature starts when the gavel drops in January.But if you’ve been around this process long enough, you know better.The real work — the kind that shapes what lawmakers will spend their time on — starts long before session ever begins.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny jokes about all 50 states IllinoisThis is how Chicago got started. A bunch of people in New York said, “Gee, I’m enjoying the crime and the poverty, but it just isn’t cold enough.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude... and in actions.”--Harold S.

Letter to the Editor

Editor Dear Editor, Kings ManorThe Hereford Brand had an extensive article in the paper a few years back about the closing of the Assisted Living section, and subsequently, the Westgate portion for full term care of King’s Manor. Oh, the memories are flowing!

The Idle American ...

Whether we bow in reverence to statistics or grow nauseous dealing with the barrage of numbers dealt with daily, most of us value “peace and goodwill” wherever we can find it. Foundational to both is Christian commitment for guidance on life’s highway.

Ask these two questions before buying a home

You may have heard that buying a home is better than renting. After all, why “throw money away” on rent when you could be building wealth through homeownership? Financial professionals say the decision isn’t that simple.The answer depends on your personal and financial situation.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Paxton calls for Hancock’s removal Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for Gov. Greg Abbott to remove acting state comptroller Kelly Hancock, calling him an “incompetent loser,” The Dallas Morning News reported.

The Idle American ...

“Be kind for everyone you meet is carrying a heavy burden.” – Ian MacLaren, noted Scottish authorGrant 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. He was 18.

Financial Focus

Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Islamic schools admitted to voucher program after suit Four Islamic schools have been admitted to the Texas voucher program after a federal judge ordered the state to invite the schools to apply, the Houston Chronicle reported.