The End of Winter Goes out with a Bang
Did you see the alignment of the Moon, Mars and Jupiter? So cool. The full moon arrived March 7th.
March 2023
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Illinois attempted murder suspect found in Sherman
Staff reports Wednesday, Sherman police became aware of an attempted murder suspect out of Illinois believed to be at an apartment complex in Sherman. In… Login to continue reading Login…
Texas lawmakers propose historic investments to broadband and water infrastructure — but voters will have the last word
Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said it’s encouraging to see the Legislature willing to invest so much money in broadband. While building connections is a big need in the state, Fawcett said ensuring that connection is equal is important as well. The broadband map showed West Odessa, part of Fawcett’s district, has access. However, there is only one provider in the area and the service is expensive, so it’s not attainable
Southeastern golf finishes sixth at Hardscrabble Invite
Herald Democrat FORT SMITH, Ark. — Southeastern Oklahoma State golf opened the spring season with a sixth-place finish in the Hardscrabble Invitational at the Hardscrabble… Login to continue reading Login…
Germany is a positive as well as powerful leader
On March 3, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of united Germany visited with President Joe Biden at the White House. The visit brought no public disagreement.
30 years in the making: Denison artist to put out new project
While music has always been a passion for Ray McCarthy, he wasn’t able to pursue it when he was younger. In the 1980s, he had to step away from the business and take up other work in order to support his daughter, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Most film festivals can be counted on to provide entertainment, laced with some introspection. The weeklong FESPACO that opens Saturday in violence-torn Burkina Faso’s capital goes beyond that to also offer hope, and a symbol of endurance: In years of political strife and Islamic extremist attacks, which killed thousands and displaced nearly 2 million in the West African country, it’s never been canceled.
Lawmakers should make it easier for college students to vote
State Rep. Carrie Isaac, a Hays County Republican, says her bill to ban polling places at Texas colleges and universities would help protect students from outside intruders who might aim to harm them. Considering that anyone can walk onto most any college campus at any time, no matter the intent, Isaac’s rationale is dubious at best.
Subsidies for risky mortgages
Housing prices are falling after surging 40% during the pandemic. This should help buyers frozen out of the market by rising mortgage rates. So why is the Biden Administration seeking to support prices by increasing the government housing subsidy?
Denison May election sees two contested races, no incumbents
Denison voters will choose two new City Council members when they hit the polls on May 6. For this year’s spring election cycle, two seats on the council will be up for vote with neither incumbent seeking reelection.