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What on earth has happened to Aretha Franklin? The Queen of Soul opened "Dancing with the Stars" tonight with "Chain of Fools." There was no spark, no fire. She didn't try to hit the high notes ...

I like to listen to music during the work day.

Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" is one of the best ways to either (1) enjoy a familiar favorite or (2) wade into the world of opera.

Authors Vince Flynn (Extreme Measures), David Baldacci (Divine Justice) and Michael Connelly (Brass Verdict) have hit the New York Times' best sellers list with their latest releases.

There may be six more games left in the season after Sunday, but the Cowboys' game against the Redskins is a must-win. Even Coach Cupcake has to now that.

It's a lengthy list, but we have the bi-district match-ups for most East Texas schools.

Sulphur Springs finished third in the 13-4A football race with a 28-24 come back win Friday night over Hallsville.

Write it down.

Sulphur Springs hasn't secured a playoff spot yet, but the Wildcats are in better shape than any other team in the district excluding Longview and Texas High (who have both secured Div.

When I arranged an interview with George Steel, 41, the new general director of the Dallas Opera, I had no idea he had roots here in Hopkins County.