Columnists
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The citizens of Fannin County need confidence in our government that we support. Change is long overdue.
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Venezuela is a land of 28 million people, rich in resources but deep in poverty. It has a long history but faces many challenges.
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For folks saying, “If you don’t like it, don’t go to Commissioners Court,” that misses the point entirely.
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Guitarist Mick Ralphs (81) was a founding member of Mott the Hoople as well as Bad Company. In June, this “Shooting Star” joined the ranks of 2025’s fallen stars.
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For centuries, flags have been used as powerful symbols to not only inspire patriotism and a sense of community but also as a form of communicating triumph or tragedy.
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The new year is fast approaching. Many wonder what the new year will bring while planning their own ways of ringing in 2026.
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During the holidays, I like to listen to Christmas songs. Also, at this time of year I reflect on the stars who recently passed away. Here are some wintertime tunes from some of the musicians who died in 2025.
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It was once called the War to End All Wars, but World War I dragged on year after year. Governments were shattered, lives were destroyed, and many more wars came in its wake.
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Leonard L. Northrup, Jr., was born in Houston in March 1918. His father was an inventor, and both parents had deep roots in Texas History.
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Jesse Chisolm was born in the Great Hiwassee area in the mountains of southeastern Tennessee around 1805, inside what had been Cherokee territory.
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The proposed peace plan to end Russia's devastating war in Ukraine is a capitulation to Russia, and it rewards an invading hostile country.
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I went to the road meeting 3 Dec. I intended to thank the commissioners for having the meeting at a time working folks could attend.

