Reacting to a fellow journalist’s inquiry over a widely circulated rumor, famous Missourian Samuel Clemens once wrote, “the report of my death was an exaggeration.”
The man who’s famous for depicting a fictional character who was willing to “boldly go where no man has gone before” has now actually gone where few men have gone before.
I recently heard on a news report about how people in this country are losing confidence in the future of the economy as they watch what’s going on these days.
I never get tired of examining the origins of the countless old sayings and slang words and phrases that are so often uttered in every day conversation by users of the English language.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings with it a wave of appeals to donate to breast cancer charities. BBB advises consumers to research charities and cause-related products carefully before making a donation or buying a pink-ribbon product.
As more and more public places begin requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter, scammers are taking advantage of the news to offer phony “vaccine passports.”
During humanitarian crises like those that have emerged from the recent earthquake in Haiti and political instability in Afghanistan, many people are sympathetic to the victims and want to help them.
With school starting, now is a great time to consider what tutoring needs your child might have during the year ahead, whether it’s catching up in a subject area or preparing for a standardized test.
In a follow-up to last week’s version of this column, I’d like to point out that there are two sides to the issue of “consent of the governed.”
Not long ago, a man I know fairly well asked me if I had given much consideration to the phrase “consent of the governed.”
Reacting to a fellow journalist’s inquiry over a widely circulated rumor, famous Missourian Samuel Clemens once wrote, “the report of my death was an exaggeration.”
To each his own.
The man who’s famous for depicting a fictional character who was willing to “boldly go where no man has gone before” has now actually gone where few men have gone before.
There are a lot of people who think that the current times are among the worst in the history of mankind.
Every day has some sort of special designation.
Call it autumn, call it fall, but there’s something special about the only season with two names.
These days, people on Earth face a lot of potential threats.
From a human standpoint, 40 years is a long time.
I recently heard on a news report about how people in this country are losing confidence in the future of the economy as they watch what’s going on these days.
I never get tired of examining the origins of the countless old sayings and slang words and phrases that are so often uttered in every day conversation by users of the English language.
A short time ago, another Friday came along that was the 13th day of the month.
In every American state, there are laws that are at least unusual, and sometimes mind-boggling.
Year after year, the Texas County Fair proves to be an amazing event, and this year’s 71st edition was no exception.
The holidays are upon us.
In Congress, July 4, 1776, a unanimous declaration was made by the 13 United States of America.
The end of World War I hostilities in 1918 was commemorated as Armistice Day and became a legal holiday in the United States in 1938.
Hunting season is a very popular time here in the Ozarks.
The Better Business Bureau offers tips on early Christmas shopping.
The end of World War I hostilities in 1918 was commemorated as Armistice Day and became a legal holiday in the United States in 1938.
Education is always key in any aspect of life, and that is no different with the use of 9-1-1.
As U.S. Citizens, you have the right to express your opinion to your Congressional representatives.
There are many different types of family plans, and the one I will be focusing on today is the after-school plan.
During humanitarian crises like those that have emerged from the recent earthquake in Haiti and political instability in Afghanistan, many people are sympathetic to the victims and want to help them.
With school starting, now is a great time to consider what tutoring needs your child might have during the year ahead, whether it’s catching up in a subject area or preparing for a standardized test.
When you were younger or when 9-1-1 first came to Texas County, did you ever wonder if it really does work?