On May 13, my 104-year-old cousin, H. B. “Boots” Claunts, died. Cousin. Growing up I knew him as Uncle Boots. But his mother and my mother were sisters, the eldest and the youngest in their family. So...

Steve looked out from the turret of his cabin and watched the sun set behind the mountain. Branding is over for the spring, and he was able to get away from the ranch for a few days, so here he was, i...

The men and women working in police, fire and emergency services are who we call on to courageously respond first when there’s a crisis. They are our friends, family and neighbors who put their safety...

Persistent drought in major beef cattle production regions continues to have a significant impact on the cattle industry despite improvements in drought conditions in other parts of the country. USDA-...

In 1939, Frank Sinatra sang, “South of the border, down Mexico way. That’s where I fell in love, when the stars above came out play.” In 1989, Billie and I passed over the border with only a driver’s ...

Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well — that’s the theme of a national Living Well campaign that is being promoted by the Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, both ...

“I took Duckworth to the dog show up in the city last weekend,” Dud said. The other members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank and philosophy counter just looked at him. Doc put it...

YOU HAVE TO BE BLIND TO NOT SEE THE WRITING ON THE WALL! GOD’S WORD IS BEING FULFILLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR EYES! READ GOD’S WORD! IT’S IN PLAIN SIGHT! Daniel 5:1-31 1Belshazzar the king made a great...

“There is no one perfect way to be a good mother. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children. What matters is that...

On Saturday morning I stirred to find the Coronation of Charles III as King of England held full sway over my television. I saw King Charles III sitting on a throne and a crown was being placed on his...

Ten ladies weighed in this past Monday. Billie had the best weight loss for the week with 4.7 pounds lost. The Two Bit Bowl name drawn was Donna. This week’s challenge will be to drink at least 40 oun...

When Harley Jacobsen came into Doc’s office the other day for his physical, it was a treat for Doc. Harley is one of Doc’s favorite people. Harley is a farmer. A 24/7 farmer. Ol’ Harley can make hair ...

Recently, after picking our great-grandson up from school, Billie and I pulled into our neighborhood Quick Trip. Dang, gasoline is high! Anyway, I handed him my debit card. He got out of the car. On h...

THERE’S A DAY OF RECKONING COMING!!! THERE WILL BE A SEPARATION OF THE SINNERS AND THE CHRISTIANS!!! DO YOU KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR!!! PLEASE!!! IF YOU DON’T KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS YOU...

Down at the sale barn Saturday, the think tank had coagulated there with coffees to go to celebrate spring. Doc and Dud had their dogs with them, while Bert and Dewey and Steve went stag. Dud tried to...

Tomorrow's emergency may happen without notice. Prepare with these recommended steps: • Have a family plan. Share contact information, and make sure family members know where you plan to take cover du...

Over the years I have avoided writing about politics. Local, state or national, it made no difference. During my youth sitting on a couple of boxes near the open back doorway of the Haskell County Tri...

As the recessional played, and Reverend Jeff opened the church doors before shaking hands with his parishioners, he was surprised to discover he wasn’t the first one there. “Mornin’ Rev!” “Uh, good mo...

Last year, while with the Minnesota Twins, Luis Arraez won the 2022 American League batting champion. Last week, as a member of the Miami Marlins, Arraez hit for the cycle. In the 30-year history of t...

Do something. Don’t quit. Despair is quicksand that sucks you down and eventually covers you over. If you let one moment cause you despair, it is twice as hard to overcome. You are strong, you are det...