Good Morning: The end of an era
I was very sad on Thursday to hear the news that England’s Queen Elizabeth II had died. When I was in school, I began reading about Queen Elizabeth, and I continued to do so even after I finished school.
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Featured home: A charmingly updated home in Denison
The home at 800 Holland Drive in Denison may have been built in 1974 but you wouldn’t know it. The distinctive house has been completely redone to the point that much of it seems to be practically new. The 2,106 square foot home features four bedrooms, two baths and natural light throughout. There are new windows, new flooring, updated bathrooms and a versatile kitchen sure to meet all the owner’s needs. In the living room you will find a brick fireplace and a vaulted ceiling accented by stately wood beams.
Today in History: September 11, U.S. comes under attack
Today is Sunday, Sept. 11, the 254th day of 2022.
Peak TV bonanza complicates Emmy goal of honoring the best
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eager to root for viewer favorites “Yellowstone,” “NCIS” or “Young Sheldon” during the Emmy Awards? Save your breath. They and other ratings successes failed to make a dent in nominations for Monday’s ceremony.
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Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.
Case of enlarged pelvic veins are not a cause for concern
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 71-year-old female with no children, but I did have an ectopic pregnancy at age 43. Other than that, I have had no “female” issues. I was getting a CT scan for my spleen area, when it was discovered I had enlarged pelvic veins in my groin. I don’t have pelvic pain, nor do I have pain with sex, so the only symptoms I have, which may or may not be related, are bloating and some constipation.
Line in the sand drawn over sons’ habit of dropping by
Dear Abby: In our 20 years of marriage, my wife’s two sons have frequently stopped by or called ahead with literally 10 minutes to a half-hour’s notice. It usually happens around mealtime, when we aren’t prepared for feeding multiple people.
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ Nov. 8 midterm elections
The Texas Tribune What’s on the ballot? While there is no presidential election this year, eligible Texans can cast their ballots for state leaders and their district-based representatives. The governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner and agriculture commissioner — who all serve four-year terms — are up for election.
Bryan County History: The Life and Times of Ormal H. Perkins
Ormal Hulett Perkins, the son of Thomas J. Perkins and Ophelia Hulett Perkins, was born on the fourth of July, 1876. His father was a very wealthy businessman. On the third day of September, 1902, Ormal was united in marriage with Eathel Nail, daughter of Joel H. Nail, another wealthy businessman. The Herald pronounced him one of Durant’s “most excellent young men” and the bride one of Caddo’s “loveliest ladies”. The editor wished the young couple a “pleasant journey through life”, but that journey was cut short when Eathel died of tuberculosis in 1904. A year after her death Ormal and his father-in-law had a little confrontation over some diamonds that were in Mr. Perkins’ possession.