Irony’s definition has been stretched to the breaking point for me. Verily, Humpty-Dumpty’s nursery rhyme about his “wall fall” pales greatly when compared to the fall-out of …
Much of what is making the news cycles these days is borderline UnAmerican, and in some cases, absolutely unTexan. That’s the opinion of my Uncle Mort, an ancient relative who has lived …
The comparison isn’t nearly as far-fetched as it may seem at first blush. In many ways, though, the Texas Rangers’ unlikely mastery of the 2023 baseball World Series resembles the Apollo …
In the words of pop singer Lizzo, “It’s about damn time!” A lot of folks waited a long, long time for the celebration that took place in the Metroplex on Wednesday night, Nov. …
A woman described her middle-aged hubby thusly: “He’s 44 inches around the waist, size seven and a half around the head, 95 around the golf course and a nuisance around the house.” …
East Parker County Library has great news! We are proud to announce we have regained accreditation in the Texas Library System for State Fiscal Year 2024: September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. …
The Aledo Bearcats were in extremely unfamiliar territory Friday night against Denton Ryan at Tim Buchanan Stadium. They trailed very late in a the game and were facing a third-and-11 from their own …
An older woman, her age nearing the century mark, deeply desired to attend the recent Howard Payne University homecoming. She received her baccalaureate degree there some 75 years ago, and this was …
The November 7 Elections are almost here; early voting starts October 23. Historically, there have been 517 amendments added since our current Texas Constitution was adopted in 1876. During this …
Even when life’s storms rage, we Americans are privileged to seek “ports of peace” that are welcoming, even if only for a few hours. There, we re-charge to face another day, with …
Greatness, like everything, has a beginning. Legends continue to add to that greatness. You know, like the Aledo Bearcats football program. Two giant phases of the greatest high school …
Thanks from Ex-Students The Aledo Ex-Students Association board members would like to say THANKS for helping us have a great year. We had about 78 ex-students and guests attend the banquet. …
Sometimes, newspaper headlines are clever to the max, like the one in the Dallas Morning News when the Texas Rangers mauled the Tampa Bay Rays in the first two games of the American League wild card …
Another Hispanic Heritage Month is here. It is that observance that takes half of September and half of October. I don’t think that this month gets the attention it deserves. Although I …
From day one of the Biden Administration, Texans have watched helplessly as our once-secure nation and thriving communities fall victim to Biden’s failed policies at our southern border. In Joe …
Mention the name Walter R. Chambers to families with long connection to the tiny Coleman County community of Burkett, TX, and a hush of funereal proportions is immediately evident. Mr. …
Dear Aledo ISD Community - The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees took the second of two important actions in the last two weeks on Monday regarding the Texas legislature and fighting for Texas …
Uncle Mort, my aged uncle down in The Thicket, has heard the expression since childhood. He’s used it repeatedly since about the time he thinks he became an adult. “We’re in …
Randy Brooks, who portrayed Jesus in “The Promise” more than 6,000 times, is nearing the 60-year mark in Christian ministry. But, he still has “the look”--the kind that causes …
In Norse mythology, beings described as Trolls dwelled in isolated areas of rocks, mountains or caves and were not friendly to humans. When my children were young, I enjoyed reading them the …
Despite those who are dissing our country’s National Anthem, patriotism is alive and well in the big city. Just ask the jail trustee who gave me his two cents – and a flag …
Three years ago, shortly after I was invited to join the board, we held our annual fundraiser at the Children’s Advocacy Center. It was a wonderful event held in our new building and provided …
We’ve always heard about how tiny errors can foster various responses, ranging from serious misunderstanding to thigh-slapping laughter. Hitting the keyboard’s “I” …
Have you ever thought about food waste? I had thought about it, mostly in terms of our household, but some recent news reports and some online research have revealed to me some shocking statistics …
