Old sayings

Remember that old saying “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?” I thought about this today 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.

Castro 4-H gears up for new season

A new year is about to begin for Castro County 4-H and there are a lot of important dates to keep track of. Current and potential members and volunteers are encouraged to register online at www.4-Honline. com. Upcoming events: Oct. 1-7 -National 4-H Week Oct.

Editor’s Message

On the lighter side, burning questions to ponder. If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2? Why do we press harder on the remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak? Why are you “in” a movie, but “on” TV? What was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread?

Superstitions

Throughout the ages, our forefathers – and foremothers too – have been told that certain things bring bad luck. My uncle got sick one time because he did not listen to the old poem that said “Leave fresh food out of the refrigerator, and you’re sure to vomit sooner or later.

Seize the moment: At 50-year mark, celebrate, strengthen the Public Information Act

With trust in government waning, a Texas law can help keep a closer watch on public officials. Even citizens who continue to have faith in government can use this law to stay better informed. How is taxpayer money spent? What’s happening behind the scenes as government decisions are made?

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.

New laws affect Ag producers

Several new laws that were passed during the 88th Texas Legislature went into effect Sept. 1 of importance to farmers, ranchers and rural Texans, according to Texas Farm Bureau (TFB).

The importance of teaching values

In the last 70 years, educators have gone from expressing a keen interest in teaching values to little interest, if any. I am not sure what makes this discussion so difficult, but I do know that students, even in graduate school, are still learning values; they learn them from experience and study.

Nursery Rhyme re-visit

As I get older, I try to learn something every day. That’s not always possible, because some days I just watch reruns. I’m not alone in this mission. My friend Lucas spent months trying to read deeper meanings into old nursery rhymes. For instance, “Incy Wincy Spider climbed up the waterspout.

TDCJ goes on lockdown

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is taking swift and immediate action to address a rise in dangerous contraband and drugrelated inmate homicides. Over the last five years, the volume of illegal narcotics entering the system has substantially increased.