THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury About two months ago–after more than 23 years of writing weekly columns–I took my leave. (OK, maybe it’s my “weakly” assembly of words masquerading as columns might be more accurate.) Whatever, I’m back. Perhaps a few of my pieces have been tolerable, some meriting smiles that gave way to laughter, and –on rarest occasions–a
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Click here to read original story posted Jan. 23, 2026. By Loretta Fulton In a couple of years, nobody will recognize Wylie Methodist Church following Sunday’s groundbreaking for a major expansion that will result in an entirely different look. When completed, the construction project will include an 8,200-square-foot sanctuary, a new gym, covered play area, and small group meeting rooms
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By Danny Minton It arrived in the mail somewhere around 1992 or ’93, and my world would never be the same. But I’m getting ahead of myself, so let’s start at the beginning. My first introduction to the computer world began in the early 1970s at a friend’s house, where he played a game called “Pong” on his TV. Magnavox
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Click here to read a Q&A with C.V. By Loretta Fulton After nearly 30 years on the job, C.V. Blake is calling it a career–but not for long. Sunday, Aug. 2, will be Blake’s last day as Pastor for Adults at First Baptist Church. A special retirement recognition will be held during the morning worship service, followed by a fajita
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By Jim Nichols Children are trying to figure things out. “What does God look like? Does God sleep? When Jesus was a baby, did he know everything?” Trying not to lose all credibility, we adults do our best to give a reasonable response, but we know, do we not, we usually do not understand what we are talking about completely.
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By Glenn Dromgoole One of us thinks abortion is simply murder, period. One of us thinks the government shouldn’t be able to tell a woman what to do with her body. One of us says the government should not have the power to require anyone to be vaccinated. One of us says universal vaccinations are reasonable safeguards for public health.
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By Loretta Fulton For the second consecutive year, Presbyterian Medical Care Mission will be the beneficiary of proceeds from Tour de Gap, the annual bike ride in Buffalo Gap. Started in 1983, the “Classic Texas Midsummer Ride” benefits a local or area nonprofit each year. This year’s ride will be held on Saturday, July 25. Deadline to register for live
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By Loretta Fulton Dr. Mark Waters has been a full-time professor at McMurry University for 19 years, plus six more as an adjunct before that. He has a bachelor’s degree, a master’s and a doctorate. But he now finds himself in the role of student, not teacher. He recently was named Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education.
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By Loretta Fulton Sacred Heart Catholic Church will sponsor a benefit concert on Aug. 1 for a parisonher, Ate Nor Holzhauer, who lost her home in a fire on May 14. The concert, featuring the “King of Hearts” duo Nonoy Zuñiga and Jay R, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Boone Family Theater on the campus
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