Guardianship Process: For Better or Worse

A lawyer’s job can often be defined as “we help people fix problems that they tried to solve themselves and couldn’t.” Folks come into our offices and tell us what’s going on and then we explain to them how we can help. It breaks my heart when I have to say, “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you.

Wildfire bears down on Ruidoso

The South Plains and southern Panhandle region was subject to haze due to two wildfires in and around the Ruidoso, New Mexico area this week, and can expect more the fires progress, according to the National Weather Service.

Surgeon general demands warning labels on social media apps

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, in an oped on Monday, said social media poses a threat to children and requires urgent action, demanding that Congress put a label on apps as it does with cigarettes and alcohol.

Editor’s Message

After several years of debate, the COVID-19 vaccine has been deemed NOT a vaccine because it does not meet the criteria of “preventing” the virus. Now, the vaccine takes another hit, being called a biological weapon and weapon of mass destruction.

Keep It Safe: Road Construction Traffic Safety

With road construction beginning on U.S. Highway 385 north of Dimmitt, drivers are asked to pay close attention as they drive through the construction areas. It is asked that drivers watch out for other drivers, as well as TXDOT and private road construction personnel.

Quinn Minute - Class reunion

The old guy in the grocery line looked about two coughing spells away from the Promised Land. Gnarled and unshaven, he mumbled to himself while the clerk totaled his bill.He noticed me as he reached into his pocket for change, and accidentally pulled out a set of teeth.

TEXAS Outdoor Musical kicks off June 6

The Texas Panhandle offers a bit of culture in the summer with performances beginning in June for “TEXAS” and “Shakespeare in the Canyon.”Widely known, the 58th season of the TEXAS Outdoor Musical will get underway on June 6 and run through Aug.

Hating Excellence

Too many public organizations gravitate towards performance at the lowest common denominator. Private organizations do too, but mediocrity’s poison is more prevalent in public settings. There is something stifling in dense bureaucracies.The causes of challenges in public higher education are varied.

Quinn Minute - Aunts, uncles and cousins

My friend Mel just got back from an aunt’s funeral, where he met family members he did not know he had.Personally, I’ve met more relatives at funerals than I have at weddings…but maybe it’s because weddings require an invitation.Last month, my uncle told me that my third cousin had died.

Summer fun in the Texas Panhandle

For those not having time for a vacation, there are some summer day excursions that are worth exploring to have a little fun in the Texas Panhandle area.It is time to gear up for the Texas Route 66 Festival set for June 6-15.