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Leaving a legacy

Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013
By Carla Weber

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed finding all about your ancestors. I know that almost weekly I find something I didn't know about mine or those of my husband.

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Special session on redistricting begins

Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013
By Ed Sterling

On May 27, the last day of the 140-day regular session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, Gov. Rick Perry called a special session to begin that very day.

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Over the hill and around the next corner

Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013
By Gerry Lewis

Are we there yet? How much longer? More than likely, you have both heard and uttered those words on a long road trip.

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The graduation story

Published Saturday, June 1, 2013
By Bob Buckel

She's so tiny she's hard to see, even in the motorized wheelchair that has given her mobility since she got old enough to drive it.

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Why I voted for the Keystone pipeline

Published Saturday, June 1, 2013
By Kay Granger

Last week, I voted to move the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline forward, joining Republicans and Democrats in the House to pass the Northern Route Approval Act (H.R.3).

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The (wedding) bell tolls for… me

Published Saturday, June 1, 2013
By Jimmy Alford

Twenty-one days ... that's how much time I have until I'm no longer a single man. It's about time.

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Celebrating an end, and a beginning

Published Saturday, June 1, 2013
By Irene Wilson

The sing-song of metal chain against iron frame comes across the parking lot.

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Thanks for help with The Hills’ ‘prom night’

Published Saturday, June 1, 2013
By Lee Burdock

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all those who participated in the recent "Prom Night" for the residents of The Hills Nursing Home and Rehab facility.

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Shelter from the storm

Published Wednesday, May 29, 2013
By Brandon Evans

Every tile I walked upon is gone. All have been scraped, removed, crushed and dumped in a nameless landfill.

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Rep. King reviews legislative session

Published Wednesday, May 29, 2013
By Phil King

Monday marked the final day of the 83rd Texas Legislative Session, but Gov. Rick Perry called a special legislative session starting Monday evening to address redistricting. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you some of what was accomplished this session.

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We must remember

Published Wednesday, May 29, 2013
By Gerry Lewis

Memorial Day: A United States national holiday where those who have died in the service of their country are remembered with backyard cookouts and sales at furniture, electronics and automobile retailers.

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Remembering, with grateful hearts

Published Saturday, May 25, 2013
By Bob Buckel

I wish every American kid could visit Arlington National Cemetery.

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The IRS and the TEA party

Published Saturday, May 25, 2013
By D.A. Sharpe

It was gratifying to see the updates this week by Wise County Congressional representatives Kay Granger and Mac Thornberry regarding the abuses cited of the IRS.

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CSCOPE ‘fix’ is anything but

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Brian Knox

Texas Senator Dan Patrick and his colleagues in Austin looked almost giddy at Monday's announcement of... well, I'll let Patrick tell you in his own words...

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Scrapbooks, photos and filling in the blanks

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Carla Weber

You've been researching your family and have no idea what to do with the information? Well, there are several ways to record it.

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Final hurdles on budget stand before lawmakers

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Ed Sterling

With 10 days to go until the end of the 140-day 83rd regular session of the Texas Legislature, a committee of House and Senate negotiators on May 17 agreed on a proposed state budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.

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With one hand tied behind my back

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Gerry Lewis

I am composing this week's column almost a week ahead of time because I am finally having carpal tunnel surgery on my second hand tomorrow. I'm not interested in trying to meet my normal deadline one-handed.

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Here’s an app that could save your life

Published Saturday, May 18, 2013
By Kristen Tribe

The threat of tornadoes leaves one feeling helpless.

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Trading stone age for phone age

Published Saturday, May 18, 2013
By Bob Buckel

It took several years, but last week I finally ditched my old un-smart (chippily challenged?) phone for an iPhone.

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Food drive rounds up record

Published Saturday, May 18, 2013
By Stan M. Bedwell and J. Glenn Webb

The Decatur Letter Carriers and the Decatur Post Office would like to thank the community for their participation in the annual Letter Carriers' Food Drive.

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