Space Exploration Involves Business and Government – and Courage
“The Eagle has landed.” Astronaut Neil Armstrong transmitted that striking statement back to Earth on July 20, 1969 from the surface of the Moon. President John F.
June 2022
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Gardener’s mailbag: How should I cut my crape myrtle?
Dear Neil: Maybe it was the last two cold winters. The top half of my crape myrtle is dead. The bottom half is green and has new growth. Can the dead part be removed, or does it need to be cut off at the ground?
Sherman prepares $68M in water bonds
TI effect continues As construction of the new $30 billion expansion of Texas Instruments approaches, Sherman is taking steps to ensure the is ready for its increased needs. Members of the council agreed to issue more than $68 million in bonds this week for water projects that will help the city meet the demands of TI and other major projects that loom on the horizon.
After ruptured aorta repair, he’s not wasting his second chance
Dear Dr. Roach:I am a 78-year-old man who suffered a ruptured aorta six months ago. It was successfully repaired, and I am in generally good health, physically active, back to the gym (less weight than before) and I feel about as I did before the rupture. I want to get back to playing touch rugby, which means running hard for short distances for an hour, but I can’t find any research that says whether this is a reasonable activity. My doctor says, “Why take a chance?” Because it’s part of my life, that’s why. Do you know of any authoritative research on this?
Daughter tires of mother’s commentary on relationship
Dear Abby: I am a 29-year-old woman in a healthy, loving relationship with my boyfriend of 2 1/2 years. We talk about marriage and kids and are committed to each other. We know we are each other’s special one. He recently bought a home, and we live together. My issue is with my mother. I feel she won’t be happy with me until I’m married and have children.
Sue Raasch
August 12, 1942-May 17, 2022 Martha Sue Ellis Raasch died at her home on May 17, 2022, from complications of a stroke in March. A memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 322 West Pecan Street on Saturday, June 11 at 11 am.
Lois Ann Winchester
Lois Ann Winchester (Means/Clontz), 78, of Denison, Tx, Passed away on May 29, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. On October 7, 1943, Lois was born to James J.
Leonard Edward Freeman
9.16.1943 - 5.28.2022 Leonard Edward Freeman, 78, of Denison passed on to his Heavenly home on Saturday May 28th, 2022. He was born in Mead, OK and lived most of his life in the Texoma area.
Abbott passes the buck to the Legislature. What a sham
Gov. Greg Abbott is urging leaders of the Legislature to name committees to study gun safety, mental health, social media, school safety and more in the wake of last week’s heartrending massacre at Robb Elementary School.
Gov. Abbott, call a special session on guns
A distraught Uvalde community spent last week grieving at the first funerals of children slaughtered in their classroom. Republican elected officials did what they always do after a mass shooting.