FROM MY FRONT PORCH  I was looking at you while you are looking at me   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment …

BOOK REVIEW Don’t go into the attic (until you have read this book) TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Do you run or scream in fear? Maybe both. When you see whatever it is that scares you to the …

LETTER TO EDITOR Times, styles have changed in our schools As a high school substitute teacher for 23 years, hairstyles, dress style and learning styles have changed tremendously as I looked …

Letter to editor District responds to reader’s letter Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a letter from Tom Kisner published in the Sept. 21 edition of the News. It is important …

Letter to the Editor: We’re one penny away On Aug. 15, the Azle ISD School Board raised the school bond tax (Interest & Sinking or I&S) rate for the fourth year in row.  In the last …

Dr. David Shaffer and his wife, Daniele, are Azle-area residents. David is director of Son Shine Ministries (equipfamilies.org) and chair of the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors …

The Tale of the Full Gospel Preacher (Headline) I have two words for you today. These two words bring a smile to my face every time. These two words are part of my heritage as someone who has …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH As one goes through life, some things simply do not make sense SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment …

ON FISHING Observing boat traffic can help you make better fishing decisions MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has been a …

BOOK REVIEW True crime: mysteries solved or theories unraveled? TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER  You think you know who dun it. Sometimes, murder mysteries are like that: you get a few pages in, …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   What fuels the fascination many of us have with stockpiling ‘collectibles’?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is an actor, author, playwright, performer and …

So what’s next ? Just another day in the life of an agriculturalist “Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.” -- David Bly, former …

More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the …

“Where could you travel over and over again?”I got that question via email from Storyworth, an online service that sends me a question every week to share the story of my life. The idea is that …

ON FISHING   Rain, cooler temperatures have increased the action on our area lakes   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find …

DEAR FRANKIE Focus on health: TLC or overkill?  GENEVA WOODRUFF Frankie is a rescue dog and emotional support animal for Geneva Woodruff. Woodruff is a retired educator. Dear …

BOOK REVIEW Dog shows, bridge and murder – so much to like about this mystery TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER It's your deal. Cards cut, they're in your hand, and now you dole them out. Thirteen …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   What fuels the fascination many of us have with stockpiling ‘collectibles’?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is an actor, author, playwright, performer and …

A Breath of Fresh Air “Where could you travel over and over again?” I got that question via email from Storyworth, an online service that sends me a question every week to share the story of my …

((((((((MW edit         ON FISHING   Rain, cooler temperatures have increased the action on our area lakes   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing …