The Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Surprise attack
By David Bachelor, PhD In the investigations that followed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor it was discovered that the signs were there to warn the Pacific Fleet of the impending disaster. The surprise attack in this week’s headlines is already being scrutinized. The fires of the initial assault are still burning, but people around…
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AS GOOD AS GRANNY’S I’ve been fortunate enough to take some really big vacations. One of my favorite destinations has been Seattle, Washington, and Pike Place Market there. I can’t help but share about my experiences traveling there, and couldn’t pass up this cookbook when I found it. Penne Caprese From The Pink Door, as…
Read MoreBaked Potato Salad
I’ve made a version of this, but mine does include some chopped green onion, and it’s called cheesy potatoes. If you ask me, it’s not important what you call the dish, as much as it’s important that it’s extremely tasty and worth making! Baked Potato Salad From the Natty Flat Smokehouse, as listed in Texas…
Read MoreConsistency is key
HAVE A QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE’S LITTLE PROBLEMS? TESSIE’S TWO CENTS Dear Tessie, My ex and I disagree a lot about raising our kids. I don’t want to try to force my ways on him, or be controlling about what happens at his house, but I worry about what he’s teaching our kids. Do I…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Not the Teddy Bear Picnic
Now is the right time to review what we learned as kids from the song, Teddy Bear Picnic. Around the world there are news articles which show this childhood song is strangely prophetic. The final verse of Teddy Bear Picnic warned, “It’s lovely down in the woods today, but safer to stay at home, for…
Read MoreSherry Castle Whitley
Sherry Castle Whitley, 73, of Coppell, died on September, 27, 2023 in Ft. Worth. She was born on November 23, 1949 in Brooklyn, Iowa to Clarence H. Castle and Lucile Gingerich. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Douglas Elliott Whitley. Sherry is survived by her husband Douglas Eugene Whitley of Coppell,…
Read MoreRonnie Lee Perez
Ronnie Lee Perez, 39, of Pearsall, died on September 25, 2023. He was born on July 16 1984 in Pearsall to Danny Perez and Yvonne Rodriguez Franklin. He is preceded in death by maternal grandfather Onesimo Rodriguez and paternal grandparents Jesus and Ramona Perez. Ronnie is survived by his children Jovaya Benavidez of Jourdanton and…
Read MorePedro “Pete” Reyes Pena
Pedro “Pete” Reyes Pena, 63, a dedicated manager for Greyhound Bus Station for 30 years, died on September 26, 2023, in San Antonio. He was born on February 17, 1960, in Pearsall. He is preceded in death by his mother Clotilde Reyes and his grandparents. Pete is survived by his sister Simona Moreno (Jacob), nephew…
Read MoreMichelle Marie Nieto
Michelle Marie Nieto, 40, of Pearsall, died on September 25, 2023. She was born on December 13, 1982 in San Antonio to Raul Palacios and Irene Marie Reyes Palacios. She is preceded in death by her mother and husband Pete Nieto Jr. Michelle is survived by her children Kiandra Irene Nieto, Kabrina Ilene Nieto, Katalina…
Read MoreJaime O. Alcala Sr.
Jaime O. Alcala Sr., 75, died on September 22, 2023, in his hometown of Pearsall. He was born on August 12, 1948 to Lucio and Trinidad Alcala. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe Alcala and sisters Carmen Gonzalez and Raquel Hernandez. Jaime is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary…
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