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Are You Agriculturally Aware?

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As I on July 20, finish writing this week’s column, I would like to acknowledge the fifty-second anniversary of the United States successfully putting two men on the moon and bringing them safely home again. What a testament this was and still is to the ability of the human race to accomplish great things through goal setting, hard work and dedication along with a reliance on guidance from above.

Why you need a safe rant zone.

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Would you like to know what really bugs me? If it were important for you to know that, you already would.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

For the past 15 years I have had the privilege of serving on the Azle ISD board of directors. That came to an end Monday night. At the beginning of August my family will be moving out of the district therefore I will be ineligible to serve on the board.

Our Nation’s Agricultural Roots

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Did you notice all of the noise and bright flashes of colored lights in the night sky a couple of weeks ago ? It seemed like it went on for a week or more, but more especially around July 3rd and 4th. Many of you out there are saying DeShazo, you dolt, that was the Fourth of July holiday; you know, families getting together, backyard cookouts, homemade ice cream and fireworks. It was the Fourth of July celebration happening all around us wasn’t it?

Texas Legislature special session

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The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.

Two Games We Must Not Play

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“Grandpa, will you play with us?”

Missed a spot!

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“I think you missed a spot over there!”

Gas prices at highest level since 2014

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As Texans hit the roads this summer with pandemic restrictions eased and vaccinations widespread, the national average price of gas is expected to top $3 per gallon, though the average in Texas for regular is $2.799, according to AAA. Drivers should expect prices to keep rising as demand rises, according to the Consumer Energy Alliance.

My American Dream

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It’s almost midnight as I write this post. In almost 11 years of writing these, I could probably count on one hand the number of times I have written in the evening. I just don’t do it. Morning is my most effective, alert, and creative time.

And on the seventh day…

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“On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation.” (Genesis 2:2-3)