"The ducks left the pond and they all died. The end." So said the exasperated mother who was reading a book aloud to her youngsters here at Rhoads Memorial Library during last week's spring break.

Although some terrible viruses are around today, we’ve still got it better then folks who lived between the 5th and 15th centuries. Those were called the Middle Ages because surviving to 50 seemed impossible.

Warmer weather is coming, and camping is on our ‘to do’ list Ẇe usually stay at state parks; most are very nice and with senior discounts we stay at bargain rates. My husband and I are not hiking enthusiasts, but most parks do offer hiking trails.

It’s so upsetting hearing the news reports regarding the defund the police movement. Purposely dismantling our safety, adding to the many reasons to fear, could only be birthed from the most wicked of intents. There is no justification for this trend in modern society, but there is an evil political purpose; to put an end to life as we know it.

A fiery collision killed a golf coach and six students from University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico. The crash happened last Tuesday just outside Andrews, Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety said, as the golf team was returning home.

Two confirmed tornadoes hit Williamson County on Monday evening, damaging or destroying about 1,000 homes and businesses, said County Judge Bill Gravell. Emergency Medical Services also did not transport anyone with critical or serious injuries, the judge said.

While it may seem very far off in the future for elementary school students, it is critical for parents, teachers and staff to start conversations about college early so that students can begin to learn why higher education is an important part of their future.

Family members of all ages can enjoy a day at the ranch during the 53rd Annual Ranch Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) on the Texas Tech University campus.

Multiple wildfires continued to scorch parts of Texas Monday after igniting under dangerous fire weather conditions in the state last week and this past weekend causing the destruction of many homes and the deaths of an Eastland deputy sheriff and two firefighters, one from Texas and one Oklahoma.

The Texas Comptroller’s office is reminding business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property.