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The one who stayed behind,the one who didn't

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

“She said she doesn’t want us.”“But that’s not what shemeant.”“Oh, and what did she mean? She found us packing our things, preparing food for the journey. She demanded of us ‘What do you think you’re doing?’ We ran to her expecting her to be relieved, grateful.

...The awkward philanthropist...

Francil Snell Faithwriters.org

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

I noticed the guy at the checkout a few people ahead of me, counting his change as I got in line. Dirty with matted hair, he took out one coin at a time from his wallet, then placed it in the clerks hand. About six of us stood in line shifting from one hip to the other as he counted his pennies.

...The man at table four...

Cd Swanson Faithwriters.org

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Beatrice had long ago learned how to navigate charity with dignity. She didn’t believe in throwing pity around like confetti—it was inefficient, and frankly, insulting.She volunteered at the neighborhood café every Wednesday evening, where diners paid whatever they could. Some left crisp bills.

...What We Do For Love...

Doug Lard Faithwriters

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A-y-a-T-T-n is a Greek word found over a hundred verses in the original manuscripts that became what we now refer to as New Testament Scripture.The English translators replaced ayaTTN with “love” or “charity.”There is an old saying that something is lost in the translation.

...The accidental saint...

Jk Stenger Faithwrtiers.org

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

“What? An article about charity?”My hands clenched in frustration as I glared at the email. I considered firing off a reply, telling Forest Digest magazine to find another columnist.

Sorghum crops look good as timely rain breaks dry spell

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

For much of the sorghumgrowing regions of the state, the arrival of rain and the amount that fell have dictated this year’s outlook, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D.

Prices up for most meat options during grilling season

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Consumers are likely to see higher prices for beef and chicken at grocery stores as grilling season kicks off after Memorial Day weekend, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.David Anderson, Ph.D.

Levelland City Council provided FEMA project update

Dom Puente Managing Editor

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

As the one-year anniversary of the May 29 storm approaches, the City of Levelland is continuing to wrap up loose ends with the damages sustained from the event.Hockley County and Levelland Emergency Management Coordinator, Cole Kirkland presented the City of Levelland FEMA projects.

SPC Regents award roofing bids

Dom Puente Managing Editor

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Continuing to work through the damages sustained from the May 29 storm, South Plains College (SPC) has awarded roofing replacement bids with the hope of completing said repairs before summer’s end.

TAKING OUTTHE FLAME - The Levelland Fire Department (LFD) responded to the 1800 block of Houston Street Monday night after receiving a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, fire was exposed through the roof on the side of the structure. Pictured is an LFD firefighter knocking out a portion of the chimney to expose the flames. (Photo courtesy of the LFD)

Texas labor market records more than 37,000 jobs added in April

News Staff

Friday, May 23, 2025

AUSTIN - The Texas labor market reached record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force in April.Texas added 37,700 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,320,100 nonfarm jobs. The state added 215,500 jobs over the year, bringing the annual nonfarm growth rate to 1.

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