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Tarleton program earns CSWE nod

STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton State University’s master’s degree program in social work has been fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. CSWE is the sole accrediting

State revenue-

The subject of this week’s article is Texas’ state revenue (income) - how much it is and where it comes from. The three sources of revenue are taxes, federal income

Letter to the Editor...

Dear Maria, There is no way we can express our thanks to the Hamilton ISD administration, coaches, staff and students, Hamilton businesses and “Big John” friends, Hamilton EMT, Shive and

Better Living for Texans

Five Winter Activities for Kids When the rain, snow, wind and cold keep kids inside, it can be easy to rely on television and/ or computer games to keep them

This week in Texas History

Mary Austin Holley landed at Galveston on Feb. 6, 1843, on her fifth and final visit to her dead cousin’s former colony. When Stephen F. Austin was 11 years old,

House District 59 Capitol Update

The main action in the House of Representatives the first week was the election of the Speaker of the House.

The Speaker plays a very important role in our state government. He is the presiding officer of the House. The Speaker appoints all committee chairmen, decides which bills will be assigned at what time and to which committee for action, and presides over the House by recognizing who can speak on the floor while we are “in session” and conducting business.

Letter to the editor

Dear Wilma Jones, I read your letter to editor and find that your complaint has no merit. I live out of state and subscribe to this newspaper to keep up

scoop

My sweetheart spent Christmas with Jesus. How glorious must that have been? I have to admit, I’m jealous. I imagine his first words as he crossed over were, “She kilt

Letter to editor

Dear Editor, Once, long ago, I was a librarian for a high school in West Texas. I enjoyed my job, and loved the kids. As part of my job I

This Week in Texas History

A career diplomat told President Andrew Jackson on Dec. 17, 1829, the inside story of how the Sabine River became the dividing line between Louisiana and Spanish territory -- a