The Pervasive Power and Primacy of History

The 1836 Advisory Committee was established by HB No. 2497 in May 2021 and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.It is catalytic, much like our initiative at West Texas A&M University, The Hill Institute. Both promote positive and “eyes wide open” appreciation for state and national shared values.

Quinn Minute - Drive-in Movies

There’s nothing like a cool night, a warm date, a cold drink, and a hot dog at a drive-in movie.It’s sad to read that this sunset entertainment is declining. In the 1960s, there were about 4000 nationwide. Today there are reportedly under 200.

Quinn Minute - Bells, bells and more bells

Every day, every hour… those annoying bells. Bells ruled my life at home and in school.The first sound each morning came from my alarm clock. It didn’t stop until I pushed a button. That is hard to find with your eyes closed.

Toleration and Conviction on Campus

Knife edges are the places where greatness lives in organizations. The sides of a knife don’t cut, but the well-whetted edge of a knife is where the action is. Faith has been placed on the flat side of the knife at universities.

Quinn Minute - Saturday Movies

On a hot summer Saturday when I was a kid, nothing topped a movie marathon in dark air-conditioned comfort.During the week we scouted area theaters for the best deals. Usually, those were half-day events that started before noon.

Editor’s Message

Have you ever wondered why they don’t teach kids to write in cursive anymore?And no, it’s not a coincidence that they tend to use it less and less.Studies have shown that cursive is important in learning, thinking and processing thoughts.

CCH encourages, joyful holiday celebrations

As the Fourth of July approaches, Castro County Healthcare invites the community to celebrate the historic significance of Independence Day while emphasizing the importance of safety during the festivities.

Quinn Minute - The Truth

Do you believe everyone should tell the truth? Well, I believe everyone else should...but occasionally I need to lie.I lie mostly for domestic tranquility. For instance, here are three questions from a spouse that could require an untruthful response: 1.

House Ethics Committee report alleges Jackson illegally used campaign funds

Congressman Ronny Jackson, representative from Texas, District 13, is being investigated by the U.S. House of Representative Committee on Ethics, according to a statement released on Monday.

Quinn Minute - Good Manners

Did you know that 4,000 years ago people lived without rules? With no restrictions, imagine the chaos, imagine the confusion… imagine the fun.That changed when Babylon’s King Hammurabi pulled out his ball-point chisel and carved his 282law Code.