Guest Columnists

Make decisions on planting

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We are moving forward into a complicated weather pattern-again -that makes any prediction useless. Recent storm-related damage can still be found in trees and shrubs and, the best advice still applies: wait.

I'm officially an adult; my sister is the coolest kid

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I'm officially 18 and my sister is the coolest kid — Ever I AM AN ADULT. One day, I’m going to reread these and wonder why I was so excited about this, I can feel it in my bones.

Love according to teen girls

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I believe that teenage love is real love, but that could just be me. As girls, we always want a big wedding and to have the perfect relationship. Most teenage girls love to watch all of the movies that have a happy ending, where they find their true love; that gives me hope that one day I will find real love. Sometimes, it may not be the right time for a relationship, but to me, if you wait, love will find you.

Love according to teen guys

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Love is in the air at my high school today because it’s Valentine’s Day. Balloons and flowers are being delivered, chocolate is being consumed in large amounts, and hugs and kisses are around every corner. So, love is on When I Googled the word love, I read, “Love is an intense feeling of deep affection” you have for someone or maybe something, but in my opinion, love is too strong of a word to use in a teenage relationship. This word should be used only if you truly mean it, not just to say it.

'Rain came, wind blew! My house is built on you!'

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This week, my property experienced never-before- seen levels of water. The water came close to my house, but we didn’t build on the flood plain… It came close, though.

What's in store for 2023?

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With the new year you may be interested in being healthier, but what does healthy mean? The word healthy can be hard to define because there are many factors that contribute to one’s health. So let’s start with a few basics:

Christmas is a special time

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It's really kind of sad that the Christmas season is about to end. Soon, we'll be packing up tinsel and dismantling the fake green tree.

2022 4-H Agricultural Plan

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RELEVANCE 4 -H Agriculture and Natural Resources projects are an important component of the county 4-H program in Texas. Currently, sixty three percent of Texas 4-H members are enrolled in a livestock project.

Family and community health in Hopkins County

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Family & Community Health in Hopkins County I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I know this is a bittersweet time for many as they have experienced loss, financial issues, illness, breakdown of relationships and other hardships in 2022. However, we all know that happiness and daylight always return, no matter what! Keep the faith!

Santa Claus robs hometown bank

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At high noon on Dec. 23, 1927, a man wearing a Santa Claus suit walked into the First National Bank of Cisco.