SYLVIA JEAN RICE
11/27/1947- 09/25/2022 Loving Daughter & Mother. Went into the arms of our Lord and saviors.
October 2022
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Voices for children
During some of the most recent forums and debates for candidates seeking elected office, either at the State House, or for statewide office, moderators have posed pointed questions about issues affecting children.
Home health care is a critical support for strained families and an aging society. It’s time we treated it that way
State lawmakers have temporarily boosted pay for home health care workers during the pandemic. Now, lawmakers should make those increases permanent.
Peanut Festival fun
Saturday, I made the 17-mile drive back to my hometown Whitesboro for the celebration that means fall has finally arrived. I am, of course, talking about the Peanut Festival.
SEDCO approves longevity agreement for president, administrative officer
As Sherman continues to see development on the horizon, the city’s economic development arm is taking steps to ensure consistent leadership for the next decade. The Sherman Economic Development Corp. approved an agreement with SEDCO President Kent Sharp and Chief Administrative Officer Ashton Bellows for additional compensation aimed at retaining their services for coming years.
Lawmakers discuss replacement for long-time development incentive tool
For more than 20 years, Chapter 313 agreements have served as a major tool in the toolbox for Texas in attracting and incentivizing major manufacturing and job-creating projects across the state. While this agreement is slated to sunset at the end of the year, area lawmakers are ways to improve upon the program with its replacement.
Male friend reluctant to receive advice regarding his prostate
Dear Dr. Roach: I recently had a health scare about my prostate, but fortunately, I was able to get it treated successfully. Because of my close call (I was diagnosed with a moderately aggressive prostate cancer and was apparently cured by surgery), I encourage my male friends to seek medical advice for prostate issues. But one friend seems cynical and reluctant to seek medical advice. Without being too pushy, how do I convince him it’s in his own best interest to see a doctor?
Husband takes stock as marriage crumbles
Dear Abby: A decade ago, before my wife and I had children, we were deeply in love with each other. Everything was great in the bedroom and outside. After we had children, my wife did a 180. She’s no longer affectionate with me at all.
HOROSCOPES
Moon Alert: After 1 a.m. EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Leo. Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022: The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19)
SH 56 (Lamar Street) at the Post Oak Creek bridge has been reopened to traffic. The remaining work will be completed using occasional daytime lane closures
The cooler temperatures are not expected to slow down Texoma road projects this week. In a news release issued Friday, the Texas Department of Transportation detailed roads in Grayson and Fannin counties that will be the focus of road work for the week of Oct.