Opinion

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t… pays it.” — Albert Einstein It’s your shining moment on the big television game show.

November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness, support loved ones, and empower those living with diabetes to manage their health.

There are no strangers here, Only friends you haven’t yet met. — William Butler Yeats (1865 – 1939) Irish poet Friends come from everywhere.

“My daughter got her driver’s license, and I never see her anymore.” This casual comment, made at the coffee club gathering last week, hit close to home. Being one of the group’s senior members allows me to offer first-hand experience and valuable advice—completely free of charge.

The Alpine Police Department (APD) has embodied the “service before self” principle through community policing programs.

“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” — John Lennon (1940 – 1980) English singer, songwriter, and musician.

Sul Ross welcomed the inaugural class of the Presidential PLUS Scholarship this fall. Presidential PLUS is a full-ride scholarship, including tuition, fees, housing, and meals.

This year, my eldest and most expensive daughter embarked on her senior year at Texas A&M University, and my wife and I embarked on another year of wondering whether credit cards can actually implode from overuse.

Sun, moon, and starry sky early summer evenings, when the first stars come out, the warm glow of sunset still stains the rim of the western sky. Sometimes, the moon is also visible, a pale white slice, while the sun tarries. Just think -- all the celestial lights are present at the same time!

Dear Neil, our lawn maintenance company mowed our grass about a month ago. I noticed a spot that almost immediately appeared beneath our red oak. It was about 4x4 ft. and looked like it had tire tracks going through it.