Raising Selfless Kids around the Holidays I’m unbelievably grateful for my kids. I waited for them. I prayed for them. While I couldn’t be any more grateful that … [Read More...]
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Community
Canton Rotary Honors November’s Students of the Month
Canton Rotary Honors November's Students of the Month The Canton Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon, at The Bunker, in the Van Zandt Country Club, Canton Texas. One meeting each month is dedicated to honoring the students of the month. Two students from Canton high school, and two from Canton junior high, are invited to the Rotary … [Read More...]
Politics
Hamas Calls for Cease Fire
Hamas Calls for Cease Fire By Guest Contributor, Cheryl Hancock-Watts Hamas asked for a ceasefire if Israel will cease hitting Hamas military targets in Gaza. The word for ceasefire in Arabic is 'Hudna', which means 'quiet', 'calm' or Jewish woman watches destruction nearby. a break for a set amount of … [Read More...]
Health & Fitness
Do It – Now, Do It Better
DO IT – NOW DO IT BETTER by BeeFit Bob October and March are my two favorite months. Every April I start thinking about the October Brookshire's Hero … [Read More...]
Outdoors
Good times in the Land of Enchantment
Good times in the Land of Enchantment If you’ve been following my column the past few weeks, I mentioned that I was heading up to northern New Mexico for my … [Read More...]
Family
Raising Selfless Kids around the Holidays
Raising Selfless Kids around the Holidays I’m unbelievably grateful for my kids. I waited for them. I prayed for them. While I couldn’t be any more grateful that … [Read More...]
Back to Basics
Camellias Woo in Winter
Camellias Woo in Winter When chilly temperatures arrive, many summer-blooming plants wave goodbye. Now is when the camellias begin to bloom. All summer long, they … [Read More...]
Preparedness
Halloween Like It Used to Be
Halloween Like It Used to Be Article provided Special to The Northeast Texan “My kid asked, ‘What did you used to do for Halloween, Daddy?’” Red … [Read More...]
History
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 – 1790)
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 - 1790) Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. At the age of 12, he began an apprenticeship as a printer and later wrote … [Read More...]
Food & Travel
Deer Camp Meals
Deer Camp Meals I am often asked questions such as ‘are wild hogs good to eat’ or ‘doesn’t venison have that ‘gamey’ taste. I’ve found it impossible to answer … [Read More...]
Faith
We Gained a Daughter, Finally!
We Gained a Daughter, Finally! Last Winter, when our oldest son TJ told us he was marrying the love of his life Sarah on November 10th near Austin, we said: “Well, … [Read More...]
