WEEK 1: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (August 24-25, 2023)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 Arlington Seguin 21, Midlothian 7  FRIDAY, AUGUST 25Methodist Childrens Home 58, Avalon 33Lake Worth 61, Ferris 36Scurry Rosser 21, Italy 14Life School 69, Cedar Hill Newman 0Maypearl 40, Fort Worth Western Hills 8Midlothian Heritage 31, Stephenville 28Milford 57, Keene 0Ovilla...

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 31, 2023)

OPINION: ‘Bidenomics’ makes poverty great again

The nation is not embracing President Joe Biden’s plans, if they can be called that, for economic recovery and/or prosperity, frequently referred to as “Bidenomics.”If anything, most Americans are thoroughly disgusted by the socialist economic policies of this administration.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: COVID déjà vu – not so fast!

I really thought the puppet masters would have better sense than to try and play the COVID card a second time around.Sadly, even if COVID is a thing again, we can’t really be sure because there are a number of government agencies and powers that be (i.e.

OPINION: What to like about the GOP’s primary debate

As usual, there was too much cross-talk and chaos on stage.And there was way too much partisan cheering and hooting by the audience.But the first Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News was an entertaining spectacle.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (August 31, 2023)

HOT AIR“Agriculture contributes about 33% of all the emissions of the world. … And we can’t get to net zero – we don’t get this job done – unless agriculture is front and center as part of the solution.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 17

To say I was still ‘wet behind the ears,’ as Red reminded me daily, is another big understatement from this summer of ’73.I didn’t understand anything. Or, at least, that was what I was told.

OUT TO PASTOR: What’s so bad about a knucklehead?

As I get older, the least little thing brought back memories from a lifetime ago.For some reason, I remembered the word “knucklehead.” I’m not sure if it’s still being used today, but it was back when I was young.One memory I have is my mother saying, “Are you acting like a knucklehead or what?

The miracles of Jesus (part 17)

And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are you the coming One, or do we look for another?

This Fall, older adults should protect their health

STATEPOINT – With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks.“During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends,” said Dr. J.B.