Get some chili when it’s chilly
Sat, 01/20/2024 - 12:00am
The Point Enterprise Community Association is offering warm relief from the chilly temperatures now tormenting Mexia’s residents — a chili supper.
Perspectives
Quakes prompt officials to limit disposal wells
Sat, 01/20/2024 - 12:00am
The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas.
‘Boy mayor’ ponders bid for governor
Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00am
Minutes after the armed robbery of the downtown post office on Jan. 14, 1921, Dallas police and irate citizens led by the city’s “Boy Mayor” chased down and captured the perpetrators.
REPURPOSE HOLIDAY CARDS
Sat, 01/13/2024 - 12:00am
Dear Heloise: I reuse any holiday cards I receive after the season is over. Those colorful or glittery front faces make great gift tags! Here’s what I do: First, I detach the beautiful front face of the card. I usually cut it into strips or squares. As long as there isn’t any writing on the card, you can reuse those “tags” for future gifts! Best regards. -- Priscilla Wigham, via email
Voter registration deadline approaches
Sat, 01/13/2024 - 12:00am
The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S. House members from Texas, and a number of other state and local offices, from the Texas Supreme Court to district attorneys, sheriffs and county commissioners.
