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G “I’ll never forget you, you’re a sweet memory. It’s all over now, don’t worry ‘ bout me.” — Song lyrics, Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me, by Marty Robbins Too often these days, I ramble on about old times, family and friends.

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding. Federal pandemic relief funds ended for most centers in June.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Doug Stauffer. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Here are some submissions from people who have experienced kindness and decided to share it with us. “I had my estranged husband hold my phone while I buckled in our daughter to go to H-EB, and he set it down on the roof of the car and drove off.

“If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?” -- Pinterest quote “Barbie” the movie grossed $237 million in its first six days at the box office, not bad for a plastic creation approaching her 65th birthday.

A few weeks ago I got a call from a lady sounding very upset. She was asking if I had any available appointments for a regular french manicure that day, and more specifically if I would take a handicap client.

The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. “With the recent uptick in wildfire activity, Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized additional personnel and equipment to assist with response,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service fire chief.

“I’m a-goiri where the dust storms never blow.” — Song lyrics, “Ain’t Gonna Be Treated This Way,” American folk singer Woody Guthrie. While in the West Texas city of Abilene a couple of weeks ago, I spent time visiting familiar landmarks.

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I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight.

COUPLAND – Many communities hold their National Night Out events in the fall, however, Coupland continues the tradition of hosting the event in August. NNO will be held on the grounds of Coupland’s historic Depot. Depot Coordinator Barbara Piper says, “National Night Out is a national recognition and one we observe each first Tuesday in August.

Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

reathe NEWS Got a minute? It’s a serious question. Our day-to-day routine can be so jam-packed that it often seems like there’s no time for a break, which in turn can leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press.

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; — John Gillespie Magee Jr., World War II Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and war poet. “Mistakes to avoid on your pilot’s license check ride,” the magazine headline declared.