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School finance is juggling act
This time last year I wrote an article pertaining to my responsibilities at Lamesa ISD. My article at that time involved all of the meals we had served, all of the people who had gone above and beyond to keep things operating, keep people fed, keep employees paid with their ongoing benefits, and all of the things that touch school finance that had to keep running despite the school closure and kids learning from home.
Abbott vows to expand barrier
Gov. Greg Abbott vowed last week at a border security summit to build a barrier to slow the flow of migrants through the state’s southern border.
Abilene is worth a visit
Lamesa’s girls softball team made it as far in the playoffs as ever before. To see their last game, we traveled to Abilene on a Saturday.
Homes of dead people
A cousin of mine reportedly said, “I can’t imagine living in a house where other people have lived!”
Handling pain with a purpose
When I was pregnant, I anticipated the birth of my precious babies, but I dreaded the pain of the actual experience. Hey, I’m human.
Census releases estimates for incorporated locations
The U.S. Census Bureau has released is sub-county population estimates from April 2010 to July 2020. That includes population estimates for the 1,200 incorporated places in Texas.
Might doesn’t mean right
Ever-deepening Christian faith is called upon by believers who sometimes are challenged by their “trust and obey” commitment.
Truly-felt best wishes
I just learned that my ex-husband has remarried. I learned this as we learn about all important life milestones these days: on Facebook.
What it means to be a man
What is a man? It could be confusing answering that question because our society is changing quickly on this. Little boys should have their fathers to show them what a man is.