Library Lines ...

If you have been waiting with bated breath for the revealing of the identity of the new hire here at Rhoads Memorial Library, your wait is over! (Does this sentence seem familiar? Are you experiencing the idea that 'It's deja vu all over again' from a previous 'Library Lines' column?

Quinn Minute - Old sayings

Remember that old saying, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?”I thought about this yesterday while chewing fried chicken. I don’t know what other birds are worth, but I had to pay for the chicken.Seriously, the quote goes back to ancient times.

Texas DPS arrests thousands of illegal immigrants

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers have assisted in the arrest more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants in the state this year, according to public records obtained by The Texas Tribune The records provide details of how state police are shifting their focus from the border toward...

Universities and Moral Duty in a Republic

Let me begin with a simple but unsettling question: Is a university amoral?Some would say yes. They would say the university is a neutral space, a marketplace of ideas, where every opinion has its price and no truth is more costly than another.

The death of bipartisanship in Texas

Don’t get it wrong, I am a Republican and have been an active member of my party since I was first able to vote. Some may try to call me a RINO — whatever that is supposed to mean — but I will put my Republican credentials up against anyone, and my record will speak for itself.

Quinn Minute - Goldilocks and the Bears

What’s the real meaning of the fairy tale about Goldilocks?To be frank (although Frank is not my name), “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is more confusing than a stop sign on a roller coaster track.First, you gotta accept that a bear family owns a fancy two-story deep in the woods.

Free College Application Week set for Oct. 13-19

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Free College Application Week Oct. 13-19.“Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation,” said Abbott.

Quinn Minute - My return to fashion

All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So, the pandemic a few years ago briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions.I was always out in the stores, shopping for the latest exercise equipment, self-help videos, or ideas to impress my supervisors.I really liked clothes.

Editor’s Message

The imbalance of priorities in our federal and state governments becomes blatantly apparent when a disaster strikes. We see it every day.

Pet Talk

As a dog owner, one of your most important responsibilities is keeping watch over your pet’s health — including their eyes. Staying vigilant can help you recognize the signs of serious medical conditions so that your furry friend can get help when they need it.