What does a US foreign policy success in the Middle East look like?

The answer is exemplified by the 1980 to 1988 Iran-Iraq War, where we allow, even encourage, the fanatics to kill each other, given their seemingly insatiable appetite for internecine warfare, preferably, without an American presence.

President Trump is overseeing the best peacetime labor market and economy in modern history as 2020 election looms

With 3.5 percent unemployment, the lowest since 1969 when U.S. involvement the Vietnam War was still at its height, and 6.7 million jobs created since Jan. 2017 – President Donald Trump is presently overseeing the best peacetime labor market conditions in modern history.

Don’t be fooled by terrorists

Iran seemed to intentionally avoid killing Americans in their recent airstrike against our American military base in Iraq. Reports indicate it was more about “saving face” with their own people after the killing of their General Qassem Soleimani. Don’t be fooled.

A SAVORY, CROWD-PLEASING BREAKFAST

CULINARY.NET – When you need a breakfast to feed a large group, this Biscuit-Sausage Mushroom Casserole is a perfect option. The savory aromas of sausage and bacon are almost sure to have your guests standing in line with a plate and fork in hand. For more breakfast recipes, visit Culinary.net .

Life High School Waxahachie head coach earns 300th win

WAXAHACHIE – On Jan. 2, the Life High School Waxahachie Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated Midland Greenwood by a margin of 50-38 to give Coach Eddie Berumen his 300th win as the head varsity coach.

New Year’s resolutions for proper social etiquette, texting

If you don’t know what “LOL,” “BRB,” “OMG” or “TTYL” means, then you might be at a disadvantage these days when trying to communicate. And those are just the cute little abbreviations everyone uses now when texting and often when posting on social media too.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Weight lifted for another great LaGrange preacher

My hometown of La-Grange, Georgia has the distinct honor of being the home of three of the most influential preachers of the churches of Christ over the last century. Two of those men have warranted writings in this place for as long as we’ve shared life here on the “front porch.

OUT TO PASTOR: To one it’s Monday, to another it’s Wednesday

Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I spent some time in St. Augustine for some vacation days. We don’t often get to have vacation days, but when we do, we try to enjoy it. Just down a few blocks from our motel is a place we love dinning. It’s called the Village Inn.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 16, 2020

Stephanie Schroeder of Midlothian qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

DPS releases mass attacks, domestic terrorism reports

AUSTIN – At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) produced two state intelligence assessments on critical threats to Texas, both of which were released today.