Opinion

“Don’t worry about getting older. You’re still going to do dumb stuff.

The undergraduate teacher preparation program was recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality as among the best in the nation in preparing future elementary teachers to teach children to read, earning an A+ distinction in NCTQ’s new report, “Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary...

“Family reunions are the place where you remember where you came from.” — Author unknown “You know,” Stan said. “Those two are the reason we’re here.”

A very big and sincere thank you goes out to everyone who participated, attended, volunteered, and judged this year’s Smoke in the Mountains BBQ and Ribeye Shootout.

“The thing about parenting rules is there aren’t any. That’s what makes it so difficult.” — Ewan McGregor, Scottish actor.

When Elton Miles discussed the legend of Indian Emily in his “Tales of the Big Bend,” he stated that he thought the story was not unique to Fort Davis, but he made no reference to any other locations where the story was told or from where it may have originated.

Over the past week, Texans have been talking about the underfunding of Big Bend area schools. This reporting has shed light on the persistent underfunding of rural, remote schools in Texas and the devastating impacts this has on rural students and communities.

“Customer: A person who pays for all your vacations, hobbies, rent, food, car notes, and gives you the opportunity to better yourself.” — Unknown “Good afternoon, Elegante Suites reservations in Abilene,” the voice on the phone said. “How can I help YOU today?”

“A good snapshot keeps a moment that’s gone from running away.” – Eudora Welty, (1909 2001) American short story writer, novelist, and photographer. A McCormick porcelain decanter bust of Elvis Presley was priced at $35.

Listen. Did you hear that? It is a call to action. The current city council understands the importance of community input and actively seeks your ideas and suggestions. Budget workshops, town hall meetings, and city council meetings serve as valuable platforms for engaging in open dialogue.