August 2022
First arts festival a success for budding Chickasaw artist
By Tony Choate Chickasaw Executive Officer SULPHUR, Okla. – Cotie Poe-Underwood soaked up the experience of showing her art publicly for the first time at the Artesian Arts Festival recently.
Teenagers’ breakup puts parents in awkward spot
Dear Abby: A couple of weeks ago, my 17-yearold daughter broke up with “Matt,” her boyfriend of a year and seven months. My husband and I are sad because Matt had become a part of our family. We included him in vacations and holidays with us. We also became friends with his parents and shared a couple of holidays with them.
Glaucoma suspect weighs using drops as proactive measure
Dear Dr. Roach: I am 70 years old, in good health, with no family history of glaucoma. My optometrist diagnosed me a year ago as having low-pressure glaucoma, early stage. He prescribed brimonidine 0.2% twice daily. I also saw an ophthalmologist for a second opinion. The ophthalmologist diagnosed me as a “glaucoma suspect.” He does not recommend drops at this time, but does recommend monitoring every six months. I have recently had a six-month checkup with testing by both doctors. I’m “holding steady.” My ophthalmologist still does not see the need for drops, but said it’s my decision. Why not use the drops as a proactive measure? I’m left in a real
Republicans, Democrats prioritize legislative races targeting Collin County and South Texas seats
By Patrick Svitek The Texas Tribune Two years ago, Democrats were gearing up for a rare opportunity in modern times: capturing the Texas House majority. But after they came up woefully short — and Republicanled redistricting reduced the number of competitive races — the battlefield heading into November is notably smaller.
Steven Travis Peterson
peacefully at Texoma Medical Centerwith his daughter, mother and sister byhis side. Travis was born on December25, 1967 in Killeen, Tx to Mary “Jeanie”Whitley Peterson and Robert “Pete” Travis was preceded in death by hisfather, Pete Peterson.
Nancy Harley
Danette was born to Daniel and Nancy Harley in Lawton, Oklahoma,on November 12, 1959. She attended Denison High School and sangDee married James Earl Simons, nestled down, and had three sons:Jason Earl, James Daniel, and Jacob William.
Ina Dee Carpenter
September 7, 1925 inDraw, Texas to H.W. andDale Morrison Carpenter.She was married toW.R.Carpenter 60years before his passing.She lived a life cherishedby many friends and family.She was loved andcared for by her daughter,Marsha and son, Eddieand wife Glenda.