September 2024

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“Patience is a grace as difficult as it is necessary, and as hard to come by as it is precious when it is gained.” – C H Spurgeon. Putting up with situations that involve people that rub us the wrong way is a lot of work.

A 200-page report from the Department of Homeland Security faulted U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022, concluding they “failed to establish command and had inadequate training” in one of the deadliest classroom attacks, The Dallas Morning News reported.

As more Americans can do their jobs from any remote location, a trend has been to relocate from urban and suburban areas to lower-cost, rural areas, according to a report by the Center for Rural Innovation. Being something of an expert on the subject — my home is on a hill outside the suburbs in Pittsburgh, Pa.

In reference to the proposed raising of property taxes: I can’t say that I know other people’s circumstances. I can only speak for my own. Because of inflation and prices being higher every time I shop for anything, each time I go to buy supplies or food, I look at my list of needed things and decide which things I must have right away, and which things can stay on the list till another time.

Atrial fibrillation, commonly known as “A-fib,” is the most frequent heart rhythm disorder. It increases the risk of stroke, other complications, and even death.

Visit Alpine, Texas, and Odessa Arts are proud to present a special screening event series featuring episodes from Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed television program, “The Story of Art in America.” This series will showcase the vibrant artistic communities of both Alpine and Odessa, highlighting local artists through captivating episodes from Season Three of the program.

OnAugust25,McDonald Observatory commemorates what would have been the 100th birthday of Harlan James Smith. He was the Observatory’s director from 1963 to 1989, a period of lasting impact on the site’s facilities, public outreach programs, and place within the greater astronomy community.

Starting Wednesday, September 18, veterans will qualify for free flu shots at all West Texas VA clinic locations. West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) offers flu vaccinations to veterans at all WTVAHCS locations on a walk-in basis.