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“Monopoly Power is Less Dangerous Today Than in the Past

By Arthur I. Cyr Special to the Herald Democrat   There is continuing economic growth and related positive news.. Above all, inflation is declining toward the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

So, did you all see the story about the 8-year-old Ohio girl that took her parents’ car and drove herself to Target?This story amazes me. I don’t want to celebrate the bad behavior here, but I am going to say that girl shows some get up and go that should be developed and pointed in a positive direction. I read that she even shopped in the store once she got there and perhaps had a list of items she needed.Her Target haul is the only one I have ever wanted to see on social media. I mean what did she need or want so much that she couldn’t wait for an adult to take her to the store?Did she do the family grocery shopping or was she buying Legos and baby dolls?I saw a social media post that she even stopped at a coffee chain in the Target to get a drink.Just between you and me, dear readers, I don’t think this kid needs coffee. She was up with the birds and out doing her chores when most kids her age are still getting ready for school. Caffeinate probably isn't something she needs at this tender age.

With Best of Texoma is here! Yes, in this edition of the newspaper, readers will find the newest list of Best of Texoma winners.

By Arthur I. Cyr, Special to the Herald Democrat   The polite, low-key visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain to President Joe Biden has… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

When it comes to fall, there are a lot of things to love. The days are getting cooler, but not too cold, many cities celebrate their annual festivals and then there are the holidays that are just around the corner. However, the thing I am looking forward to most this year are the tastes of the season.

If there is anything on this great earth that connects most folks, it is food. We all have to have to survive. We all have to have a way to obtain it and prepare it. And, according to the number of posts about it on social media, a lot of like to watch others eat it.

I know it is still a little early for scarry stories for Halloween and the heat that is hanging on is making it seem more like summer than fall, sometimes the scarry stuff doesn't wait for the season to change.

While many voters are waiting to let their voice be heard in November, Sherman voters will get their chance a little earlier this weekend. The city of Sherman is holding a special election this Saturday to fill an unexpired term on the City Council.

  CIA Director William J. Burns and British counterpart MI6 Chief Richard Moore have just met and are launching the latest effort to secure a peace agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, and stop the emerging regional war.