Proposed cuts to federal health and human services programs could dramatically affect seniors and low-income families in Young County, according to local advocates and national organizations.
The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors received an update last Friday on the progress of the new hospital project, as construction preparations accelerated with key contracts signed and site work underway.
Olney Independent School District received an overall grade of B under the new Texas Education Agency accountability ratings released last week, with individual campuses showing strong progress despite changes that many districts say unfairly lowered scores statewide.
Today I found myself becoming irritated because I have writing to do, and instead I was coaxing a toddler to sit on the toilet. For just one moment the attitude hit hard that I have more important things to do, and as that thought hung in the air over my frazzled, middle- aged, graying head, I felt my stomach drop. Instant repentance washed over me, and I know Jesus heard the silent cry of my heart: Lord, forgive me.
“Now Mount Sinai was all in smoke because the LORD descended upon it in fire; and its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.”
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