The Saturday meet-the-candidates affair dawned clear and cold with no snow falling. Not all of the four county judge candidates were smooth and polished in their presentations, however the incumbent, judge Newt Cunningham was warmed up and ready. Lawyer Newt proceeded to lead us down a dollar-dumping exercise to consolidate the county road maintenance efforts.

The world has rediscovered the simple joy of gardening. What started during the pandemic as a way to find peaceful, family-friendly hobbies has grown into a powerful movement. From a single potted plant on a patio to a flourishing backyard garden, people are finding solace and satisfaction in connecting with nature. And it’s no surprise—science proves that gardening is good for us.

I did not set out to be involved in county politics. Like most people, I assumed the boring, unglamorous parts of local government were being handled by adults who understood their roles, respected the process, and remembered who they worked for.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary of its independence, historians continue to assess the lives and impact of its earliest leaders.

The Texoma Comic Con comes to the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, OK, February 21-22. To commemorate the event, North Texas e-News publishes this exclusive bio of Stan the Man, American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. (L-R) Stan Lee and President George W. Bush

The law has long produced great figures and colorful personalities in Texas History. Among those was frontier jurist John Hemphill.

While most of us have been bracing for winter weather, emptying grocery shelves, and worrying about whether our roads will survive the next freeze, something else has been quietly happening in Fannin County.

Good question. Did you vote for Trump because he is gracious, engaging, personable, likeable, inclusive? The answer is “no.”

Countless men and women have dedicated their lives to helping children. Most successful people in the world will point to those special influences from their childhoods for their inspiration. Texan Edna Gladney devoted her life to improving the lives of children, providing love and finding homes for children.

The citizens of Fannin County need confidence in our government that we support. Change is long overdue.

Venezuela is a land of 28 million people, rich in resources but deep in poverty. It has a long history but faces many challenges.

For folks saying, “If you don’t like it, don’t go to Commissioners Court,” that misses the point entirely.