State steps up DUI enforcement during holidays

Body AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Transportation has kicked off its statewide “Drive Sober. No Regrets” drunk driving prevention program for the holidays.

Cottle commissioners extend burn ban for another month

Body In the regular monthly meeting of the Cottle County commissioners’ court on Dec. 13, 2021, EMS director Tana Detwiler reported on November incidents, including 15 medical calls, 4 trauma calls, two standby calls and one false call.

A Horse Matters

Body I like living someplace where a horse matters. There is just some country where horseback is the only way to get the job done. Places where the four-wheeler is a poor second, not to mention a noisy, track-leaving unnatural conveyance. Besides, it’s hard to throw a rope from.

SILVERTON CHRISTMAS

Body SILVERTON CHRISTMAS Holiday cheer was brought to Silverton last week in a special Christmas program before winter break. Students return in January. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOOKING BACK

Body December 22, 1955—Seniors on the honor roll last six weeks were Evelyn Crowell, Carl Gauntt, Ina Lou Grabbe, Roxanne McJimsey, Pat Redin and Keith Whitfield . . .

Flomot News

Body Overheard Christmas Eve at Glen Addie (St. John’s Orphanage) in Bellville in 1951 still remains bright in my memories at my age. I was a teenager at the time. Even though there were no parents present, the 100 children at Glen Addie buzzed with excitement.

CHRISTMAS IN VALLEY

Body CHRISTMAS IN VALLEY Valley youngsters brought holiday cheer to family, friends and neighbors with their rendition of “It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown,” a special performance last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

In lieu of Chinese Christmas

Body Chinese Christmas, I miss you. Yes, the term is politically incorrect. So is Chinese fire drill. (If you don’t know about Chinese fire drills you’re probably not reading this column.) Do the Chinese call some crazy stuff American? Maybe. I rather hope so. Either way, we digress.

A humble appreciation to collaborators and contributors

Body If you look at the folio of this page (the tiny type at the top of the page that tells you the date and page number) it will read THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021.

State’s workforce surpasses pre-pandemic high

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN—The Texas labor market exceeded the previous pre-pandemic high in February 2020 by hitting just under 13 million nonagricultural jobs in November, the Texas Workforce Commission reported last Friday. The adjusted jobless rate was 5.