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Meals on Wheels April 26–30 MON — Steak fingers/ gravy, hominy, green beans, wheat bread, fruit cup TUE — Hot dogs/with bun, chili, tater tots, blended vegetables, banana WED — Meatloaf/sauce, butter beans, okra & t More...

GOP winning tax issue

Always important in politics, the tax issue is likely to play a larger role this year than in any mid-term election since 1994. A Rasmussen survey reported that 66 percent of Americans believe the nation is over-taxed. There’s a reason. More...

American remains ‘last best hope of Earth’

Asked if he believes in American exceptionalism, President Obama answered in the affirmative, but he also said he was sure the British and the Belgians also believed in their countries’ exceptionalism. More...

CHANDLER NURSING CENTER

A special thank you goes to all of those wonderful ladies at Sunrise Shores for the extra bingo gifts, along with the beauty club supplies. More...

Texas enjoys many fiesta traditions

Several patriotic, military, and school organizations march solemnly to the Alamo, while the names of the men who fought in the Battle of the Alamo are read aloud from within the walls.

Many Texans may not know that Fiesta San Antonio, one of Texas’ oldest and most celebrated festivals, began with a literal “flower fight” — a parade called the Battle of Flowers, first hosted on April 21, 1891. More...

CHECKLIST CHARLIE

People say weird things about church

“Where do you go to church?” he asked. It’s East Texas etiquette essential, same as “Nice to meet you.” But it’s a lot more informative. “I try never to go to church,” I replied. More...

The FCC: Passing the buck

The federal government’s Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission has conducted hearings as part of its continuing investigation into the causes of the acute economic meltdown in late 2008. More...

Obama defense strategy ‘illogical’

How does reducing the number of nuclear weapons in America’s arsenal make our nation stronger or safer? How does it help to deter potential chemical or biological attacks if we rule out nuclear retaliation in advance? More...

PULSE OF EDOM

Blue Moon Gardens to host open house

One of the most popular destinations for folks visiting the Edom area is Blue Moon Gardens (www. bluemoongardens.com), about five miles east of town on Farm-to-Market Road 279. On Saturday, it is hosting its Spring open house. More...