Dear Editor, I am afraid I am the responsible party for the advertisement on May 1 that Dr. Orozco took to task in her (quite excellent) letter to the editor this past edition. Whereas I am hugely encouraged that people read ads (One is never sure), my attempt to be funny… playing off the “annoying mariachi” meme featured in many television shows and movies, was certainly never meant to be insulting to any group or culture or people.

of our region. It will determine our economic viability for decades to come. After 30 years in local law enforcement, I know both candidates very well. Only one of these men has proven to place the interests of the people he serves above his own. That person is Jeff Bauknight. Jeff will work to improve our economic outlook while protecting our rural way of life. Thanks to his working relationship with Governor Abbott and their shared interest in the future of Texas, we can be assured that the interests of HD 30 will be in good hands with Jeff Bauknight representing us in the Texas Legislature. Please join me in voting for Jeff Bauknight in the upcoming runoff election for HD 30.

Yorktown News-View GOD first...Heavenly Father, only You know all about our doubts and fears that work inside each and every person's head. The doubts that enter our minds are haunts of not knowing what will happen from hour to hour and when we dwell on it, it becomes too big for some to overcome and fear becomes greater. We need to put away our doubts and fears because the only thing that will change them is to rely on Your Amazing Grace. For Your love alone insures us that no matter what fears or doubts that confront us, You will always be there to comfort us. We only need to ask in Jesus name. Amen. Pray for those who are ill, grieving, suffering, or are in harm's way.

As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: · Never use gasoline- powered generators or charcoal grills indoors. Keep them outside, at least 20 feet from homes to avoid possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Direct generator engine exhaust away from windows and doors · Never mix bleach with products that contain ammonia. Toxic fumes could be created.

April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American- Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

GOD first....Heavenly Father, when we hear the many sacrifices that other individuals have made throughout their lives, we often wonder at the power that fills them with strength, faith, endurance, and knowing that nothing compares to the living Christ for all the blessings they have received.

The growth of industrial- scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as industrial growth in the Permian Basin, could create the need for a massive buildup of power transmission lines in the future.

Dear Editor Living in DeWitt County certainly has its pluses. Not only are the neighbors and friends the best, but the services from the area are also.

and honest dealings, it was heartening to see the warm reception we received. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, in partnership with the Goliad Chamber of Commerce, wasn’t merely a formality — it felt like a heartfelt embrace from the community.

Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.