Not born to be queen

Of course, a history teacher is going to write about Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Even if you are not a monarchist, a fan of royalty history, or a Corgi lover (as was the Queen) the story of her ascension to the most enduring throne in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime story.

Methodist congregations’ decisions an ongoing process

As part of the Matador Methodist congregation and church historian, I can tell you we voted only on disaffiliation and have not decided on the next step which will involve several choices, only one of which is Global Methodist.

Untied Methodists: A correction and clarification

Untied Methodists: A correction and clarification As area United Methodist churches continue considering what action to take, if any, regarding the current matter of disaffiliation from the UMC denomination, the editors of The Texas Spur/The Caprock Courier have committed to understanding and...

The girls that are good at sports

It was a late afternoon in May of 1976. I was hanging out in the journalism department of Snyder High School because it was my go-to place of acceptance and serenity—a place where what I had to offer the world was welcomed with open arms.

HANABA MUNN WELCH

Bleachers. Where would we be without them? They are a necessary evil. They’ve been around a long time. I’m thinking of the Colosseum in Rome – not exactly what you’d call bleachers, but close. Did spectators take seat cushions with them to those grand spectacles?

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan

GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.

Cowboy hats off to The Coyote Store

As you exit the patio of the Gail, Texas, legendary Coyote Country Store you walk under the sign that used to be a siren call to truckers, hunters, afterschool hungry kids, and folks just passing through.

The 501

HANABA MUNN WELCH Quietly quitting is the new American approach to work. You don’t really quit. You halfway quit. You rate yourself more important than your job. You save your energy for the afterhours you. The real you. You work barely enough to stay employed.

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties.

Tripleheader

This past week I had three reminders about why school personnel should have pensions far greater than what they receive. 1) At the annual gathering of the WTSA (West Texas Speech Association), veteran as well as novice classroom speech teachers and coaches met for workshop sessions to share...