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By Ed Sterling TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONGovernor reacts to downtown Dallas ambushAUSTIN — A “Black Lives Matter” protest turned tragic when a sniper fired into a crowd estimated at 1,000 people in...
View ArticleThe Miserable Catch 22 of Mental Illness
By Jill RichardsonAnxiety and depression can make it harder for people to reach out for the help they need.I’m depressed.I’ve dealt with mental health issues for decades now. Nothing fancy or...
View ArticleIt's a zoo at the VZC Library
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Put on your pith helmet (safari hat) and come to the library for Zoofari. We will disembark on our trip at 10 a.m. This is the next to last program in this year's...
View ArticleFind hope at GS Library
By Kelli Bryant LibrarianLibraries are a beacon of hope in their communities. Over the last two years, libraries in Ferguson, Philadelphia, and Baltimore have received national attention for staying...
View ArticlePolitical corruption ... and how to stop it
By Jon Lewis Guest contributorThe 2016 primary season for determining the presidential candidates has uncovered numerous areas of political corruption. Both parties are guilty. Both parties have their...
View ArticlePressing for public’s right to know
By GARY BORDERSEDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in an occasional series of opinion pieces on legislators and other Texans who are openly committed to sustaining government transparency and accountability....
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By Ed Sterling TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Texas baby is born with Zika-related microcephalyAUSTIN — The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a Zika virus infection in a baby recently...
View ArticleSummer may be ending but things are happening at Library
Now that summer activities are coming to a conclusion, volunteering at the library might be something to think about. There is always something interesting happening.It's a great way to serve your...
View ArticleReading club’s over, library fun continues
By Kelli Bryant LibrarianOur summer reading activities have ended for the year and we are very grateful for all the wonderful people who helped make this year’s activities possible. A special thank...
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Volunteers help run the library
Courtesy photo Lacy Elliott working the circulation desk as she volunteers at the library.We at the library want to spotlight the people who volunteer their time to help the librarians keep the...
View ArticleName game can have winners, losers
Carol Whatley, Guest Columnist I once worked with a woman whose first name was Dimple. Yes, that was her given name. I told her that I thought that was such a sweet name, and she said, "Yes, it was...
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Libraries give more than receive
Courtesy Photo Chief Collins from Grand Saline PD comes to use the library computers to send his email.By Kelli Bryant LibrarianThe Grand Saline Public Library is preparing to talk to the...
View ArticleThe language of money: Know your financial vocabulary
While the financial world is full of acronyms and other terms that can be confusing, it’s important to be well versed. Below is a list of common financial terms that you’ve most likely heard, some more...
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By Ed Sterling TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION State rolls out revised women’s health programAUSTIN — A women's health program is in effect and ready to deliver more care to more women statewide who are 15 to...
View ArticleCool off with a trip to the Library
Hot! Hot! Hot! It's August in Texas. Fortunately, we have things to cool us down: swimming or playing in the sprinkler, going to a movie, shopping in a mall, or, if your pocketbook is running low, come...
View ArticleLibrary needs support to continue to provide support
By Kelli Bryant LibrarianIt’s been a whirlwind of a week at the library. This time last week we were just finding out that we needed to go to Commissioner’s Court for our funding. We used the last...
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By Ed Sterling TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIAITONParties to campus-carry lawsuit to return to courtAUSTIN — Three University of Texas professors are seeking a temporary injunction “to at least retain the option...
View ArticleGun Free Zones Safe?
By Bob Hall Guest columnistGun-free zones have become hunting preserves for Islamic terrorists and psychopathic murderers, who have declared open season on innocent civilians.As I have articulated...
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School’s in, so is the library
Shawn MoyersCan you believe that school is back in session?Backpacks, school supplies, lunch boxes and back- to-school clothes have been acquired. Also, teachers and administrators have been working...
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By Ed Sterling TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Court relaxes Texas voter ID law in time for fall electionAUSTIN — Voters will have more options when presenting personal identification at the polls for the...
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