Christmas Dog
Tonight’s my first night as a watchdog, And here it is Christmas Eve. The children are sleeping all cozy upstairs, While I’m guardin’ the stockin’s and tree. What’s that now—footsteps on the rooftop? Could it be a cat or a mouse? Who’s this down the chimney? A thief with a beard— And a big sack…
Read MoreMara Brock Akil is imploring young women to use their voices
Mara Brock Akil is imploring young women to use their voices because it is the most valuable asset they have.Girls Inc. gathered up some of the most influential women in the entertainment industry to grab a bite and inspire the young girls at its annual Hollywood luncheon yesterday . As attendees chowed down on some…
Read MoreConcerns for Animals During Winter Months
ABILENE, Texas The cold weather has the Animal Services Division looking towards the winter months and holiday time ahead. As we approach the cold, holiday season Animal Services would like to remind residents about health hazards and concerns for animals during the winter. As winter and holiday time approach cases of animal cruelty increase in…
Read MoreMcMurry University Professor of Religion Speaks on Forgiveness
By Floyd MillerDr. John Miller, Professor of Religion, spoke on Forgiveness at a recent meeting of the Greater Kiwanis Club of Abilene. Miller’s topic was “Forgiveness”, considering what it means to “Let Go”. Miller based his talk on the things that Jesus said in the book of Matthew about forgiveness.After his speech he solicited feed-back…
Read MoreIn Todays World God Still Speaks
1 Samuel 3:1-34The Lord Calls Samuel1 The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3 The lamp…
Read MoreKeep Pets Happy and Healthy this Holiday Season
The holiday season can mean new routines, new décor and new foods in your home. While these temporary changes can be exciting for people, they can be hazardous to pets.“The extended holiday season is no excuse to take a vacation from being a great pet parent,” says Dr. Jeff Werber, Hollywood’s Vet to the Stars.Keeping…
Read MoreFRAUDULANT IRS CALLS STILL COMING
Taxpayers continue to be bombarded by robo calls claiming to be from the IRS. This phone scam targets taxpayers and threatening them with arrest, deportation or license suspension if they do not immediately pay money they supposedly owe to the IRS. Most recently the calls are recordings stating that back taxes and penalties owed immediately…
Read MoreLAUGHING DOES THE SOUL AND BODY GOOD…LETS GO OUT TO THE MOVIES!
By Frances Gonzalez-Boyd During this time of year many people are making it a point to check out the new movies in the theatres. My favorite movies are romantic, romantic comedies, and family. It is a sad when you have to search for happy people these days, that are funny and just to make us…
Read MoreToo Stressed to Be Blessed
‘- Black folks lead the nation in church-going, praise-dancing, shouting, call-and-response, and “whoopin.” We like to “get our church on” and feel good while we are there. We do our holy dances and run down the aisles to lay our money at the feet of preachers, some of whom “anoint” it, by stepping on it,…
Read MoreThe Sweet Tender Heart of a Child
By Don Swinney I will not fault the married folks who decide not to have children. I do wonder about their sanity, because all a couple has to do to be stricken, is to look at that tiny child, and to say, “Look what we have made.” The folks that prefer to remain childless say,…
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