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“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” Campaign Underway

School has begun. With that in mind, it is never too early to begin contemplating driver safety near school campuses.

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Cotton Quick Take

With the new marketing year just underway, Tuesday’s USDA supply and demand update will be closely watched for changes to the production outlook. Many in the trade expect USDA’s acreage figure to come down, which could tighten the balance sheet and set the tone for early-season pricing.

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God of another chance?

Let’s do the math. Peter asked Jesus how many times would be a good amount to forgive someone? Seven times? Jesus replied, “I tell you, not as many as seven; but seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22). That’s 490 times a person should be forgiven. But to be clear, Jesus meant we should forgive that often, towards the same person, in one day (not over a lifetime).

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Daniel Bruce Young

Daniel Bruce Young, 69, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Loop. Born on December 9, 1955, in Seminole, Danny was the son of Keith and Betty Young. Danny graduated from Loop High School in 1975 and attended South Plains College in Levelland. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Pamela Kay Ingle, on September 23, 1978, at Ashmore Baptist Church in Loop. He was father to Danielle and Keila of Loop.

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Commissioners Hold Short Meet

met Monday at 9 a.m. at the courthouse. Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 18 and August 4 meetings and then approved the payment of county bills.

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State Capitol Highlights

Paxton sues to remove 13 absent Democrat House members Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 of the more than 50 House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and effectively halt the special session to prevent a mid-decade redistricting plan, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

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Book Review

Black Beauty, in my opinion, is one of those rare classics that only deepens in meaning each time you return to it. Written in 1877, this powerful story continues to speak across generations—and perhaps that is part of its timeless charm. Told entirely from the perspective of a horse, it’s an advanced and emotionally rich read that invites readers to see the world through the eyes of an animal who feels, thinks, and remembers.

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