Good morning: Nine years
In this column I’ve had the opportunity to mark more anniversaries, and birthdays, than I could possibly ever count. Now, I get the opportunity to mark my own anniversaries.
November 2022
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Explaining the process behind names of medications
Dear Dr. Roach: How do pharmaceutical companies arrive at the names of their drugs? -- M.G.
Middle-aged daughter hasn’t left the nest
Dear Abby: My husband passed away two years ago. I hope you can give me some advice on how to deal with my 53-year-old daughter who never left home. We generally get along well. She does freelance art, but doesn’t earn much. She contributes only $30 a month. Also, she has a driving phobia, so she doesn’t drive. She expects me to drive her to various places.
Meet the seven new Texans in Congress
WASHINGTON — Texas’ seven freshly elected members of Congress run the ideological gamut, from impassioned conservatives to some of the most progressive members ever sent from Texas. The new members will be in Washington for the next few days for freshman orientation, where they will learn the ins and outs of legislating — and how to be reliable foot soldiers for their parties.
Ready for Thanksgiving?
I almost let a Shackleford presentation slip by last Thursday. Signing in, there was Qing Lana Luo presenting “Trends in Sustainable Park Development.” The licensed Landscape Architect and OSU Extension Specialist teaches design classes and has herself designed urban parks, plazas, and streetscapes.
Gardener’s mailbag: Can I use herbicide in my garden now to rid it of weeds?
Dear Neil: Compost that we bought and spread on our garden from a local source several years ago seemed to promote all sorts of weeds. Can we use herbicide on the garden now to get rid of the weeds before we take another load of compost for this year and rototill it in prior to spring planting?
Port Arthur man guilty of glock switch violations
A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Frankie Malik Cunningham, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Texas History Minute: Leader of Texas Revolution, early Republic Jose Antonio Navarro
The Navarro family played an important role in the early, formative years of Texas. Angel Navarro was an important early political leader in San Antonio, service that paved the way for his son. Jose Antonio Navarro, a leader of the Texas Revolution and in the early Republic of Texas, was inspired for a life of service by his father. In turn, he would inspire his own children and citizens across the state.
DISD, Denison celebrate Terrell’s top national award
Students and staff at Denison ISD’s Terrell Elementary School basked in the glow of national acclaim on Monday as school officials, dignitaries, families and community leaders gathered to celebrate Terrell’s 2022 National Blue Ribbon School award – one of the nation’s most prestigious honors from the U.S. Department of Education.
Sherman FFA off to great start
The Sherman FFA has been busy over the past month with students attending events all over the area and taking home top awards. Most recently, the Sherman Beef Cattle team competed in the Tioga FFA Fall Classic at Denison, which raked in two first place awards and one second place.