Harry: if only we could have cloned him
Neighbor Grover sez 99 percent of the lawyers give the rest a bad name. There's a big ethical debate over cloning. But let's face it, somet imes it ma kes sense. F'instance, President Harry Truman. What if we'd cloned him and his clones had continued to lead this country? Full Story
Family gave up plumbing, electricity in Depression
Editor's Note: This is the first in a series on the Great Depression and World War II based on recollections of those who lived through the era. There are a few people who can remember life during the Great Depression. Full Story
Woodstock was no picnic in Cleveland
Woodstock nostalgia rippled through the country recently on its 40th anniversary. That three-day event — billed as the Woodstock Music and Art Fair — is used often to define the 1960s generation of young people. Full Story
Mercury rising: Plant pollution no fish story
A new report released last week by the U.S. Geological Survey measuring mercury levels in fish is not the first such warning we've had about this. In fact, the report probably understates the seriousness of mercury contamination in America, and certainly in this part of Texas. Full Story
Craigslist scam foiled by alert seller
The Internet is the shopping mall of cyberspace. Items needed can be found quickly from your chair in front of the computer. Looking at the down side of Internet shopping, you have to trust the individual making the purchase. If these buyers are more interested in your money than the item for sale, then you will have more trouble than you want. Full Story
No communication makes bad situation worse
I wrote last week about transparency in state government. It seems in Austin that they always know what is best for other folks, but miss the ball on their turf. I had an experience last week that makes me wonder if I really do want to know what is going on in state government. Full Story
District photography contest entries due this week
Photos for the County and District Photography Contests for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors, are due Sept. 3. District photos will be displayed at the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco, the week of Oct. 8-17. Rules and sample labels are available at the Extension Office, on the website, and included in the August 4-H newsletter. Full Story
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