Their numbers are dwindling, but folks figuring there’s nothing new under the sun are spending too much time in the shade and/or staring too much at the fiery object that planets circle with …

Uncle Mort remembers the 1974 event vividly when the lady in front of him at the post office protested the cost of first-class stamps going up 25% — from eight to ten cents. “Are you …

I’ve pondered — likely at times when I should have been engaged in thoughts of consequence — about goings-on that seem to “fit” into one of three categories: Divine …

As a veterinarian, I have observed that well-adjusted dogs have an uncanny ability to know whom to trust and whom to mistrust. Usually, I agree with the dog. People have similar instincts that …

My friend — call him Barney — has jumped through hoops and negotiated mazes that are part and parcel of a long and successful professional communications career. Now, he is spending …

I am convinced that the Rapture will come before the Aledo Bearcats lose another district football game. In case you’ve lost count, they’ve now won 131 straight dating to 2007. They …

This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month holds special meaning for our family. Our first grandchild was born this past summer. Callum is half Hispanic, born to my Anglo son, Ian, and my Hispanic …

If a vote were taken, Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers likely would score landslide wins for memorable musical compositions, many of which live on. One hit song — featured in the 1946 …

Only one other example of ongoing embarrassment trumps name-calling many of us faced in elementary school during the final years of the Great Depression. And it was in the “funny …

My old Uncle Mort, easily East Texas’ most ancient denizen, never throws anything away. Stuff is stored here and there, including such unlikely items as S&H Green Stamps, “in case …

I’d never thought of naming my laptop. Now, I’m making a u-turn, deciding that it deserves a name: “Dolly.” Hundreds of miles away from her for five full days, I can now …

In an old Burt Reynolds movie, “The Cannonball Run,” an Italian driver rips the rear-view mirror off his windshield and says, “What’s behind me doesn’t matter.” …

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 just as I say, It takes judgement, brains, and maturity to score In a baulk line game, I say that any boob can take And shove a ball in a pocket. Professor Harold Hill …

The Willow Park city council meeting on Aug. 12 continued what I would call an opaque brand of transparency in the city. For someone who ran on transparency, Mayor Teresa Palmer exercises selective …

  I have said in the past that almost all elections are rigged, just not the way you think. The relatively rare instances of fraudulent voting has not, at least after numerous …

To say I had an absolute blast covering Aledo High School baseball and softball this year would be an understatement. The softball team made another impressive run to the state semifinals after …

You may or may not know Aledo Bearcats baseball head coach Chad Barry. If you don’t, let me tell you he’s a pretty good fellow to have in your corner. Of course, he’s one of …

Across Texas, extracurricular activities play a vital role in shaping students’ experiences, both on and off the field, on and off the stage, and in the classroom. These programs do more than …

The phrase “artificial intelligence” has been around a long time, but only recently has it reached a level that can be potentially life-changing. I urge caution. Yep, artificial …

Last week I returned to the office after a hip replacement surgery in May. I am happy to be back and have a lot of thank yous to say. The staff at The Community News stepped up remarkably, not …

The late George Carlin is best remembered for poking holes in the policy implemented to eliminate the foulest of words on radio and television. He essentially made a living with his TV …

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the Delivering for America Plan have driven away customers through a combination of sky-high rate …

As a member of the Aledo City Council, I couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Dayne’s Craft Barbecue landing a spot in Texas Monthly’s Top 10 BBQ joints. That’s a huge honor for …

The BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genetic suppressors that play a major role in DNA repair and cell growth. Mutations of these genes significantly increase the risk of developing breast, prostate, ovarian, and …