Columns/Opinions

THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

News Staff

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

10 years ago On the week of September 7, 2011, The Cordell City Council announced that they were set to vote on airport runway lighting, the purchase of vehicles, and more, in an upcoming meeting. Justin D.

Time to stop and think about your thinkin’!

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Are you easily swayed, duped, confused - and way too often, deceived by your own thoughts? Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger – it happens to a lot of us. The things we allow ourselves to dwell upon can very well be the reasons for our anxiety, fear, depression and anger. Here is what I mean.

The Rear View Mirror

News Staff

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

10 YEARS AGO On the week of August 31, 2011, it was announced that the highest ranking firefighter to survive the world trade center collapse, and the last fireman to escape the devastation, Richard “Pitch” Picciotto, would speak at SWOSU in Weatherford on September 6.

FAIL OR SUCCEED, BUT LET THEM CHOOSE

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

You have seen it, surely. The tomboy mom who somehow gave birth to a princess daughter who despises the dirty outdoors, but loves makeup, and high fashion. Leaving the mother to wonder if two babies got swapped in the hospital. Confusing stuff sometimes. Andy was a farm boy.

Dogs, rabbits, and chickens, oh my! More to a garden than just its plants.

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

There is more to my gardens than just plants. My animal family is also a part of my gardens. In the front yard by my house, I have 3 dogs.

Do you think you like surprises? ...so did he!

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Life can be a lot like Gomer Pyles’ favorite saying - “Surprise, surprise, surprise!” When you are coasting along, never expecting the unusual, it happens.

Magical mushrooms: more important than you realize

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

I am always a fan of documentaries about nature and anything plant related. Recently I stumbled upon ‘Fantastic Fungi’ on Netflix. This film directed by Louie Schwartzberg is a must watch for all of my gardening friends that want to know more about the benefits of fungi and mushrooms.

Reader letters to the Beacon: We want to hear from you!

News Staff

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Dear Editor; It appears that the ‘virus’ is still alive among us. It also looks like the control freaks · may be heading us for another lock-down. They might even really believe that it could work next time. I’d like to tell a bit about our own experience with the first lockdown.

THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

News Staff

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

10 YEARS AGO On the week of August 17, 2011 the Washita Heights school board agreed to auction off their old school buildings, excluding the baseball field, concession stand, and garage. The 2011 Washita County Free Fair began, bringing in townspeople of all ages.

THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

News Staff

Thursday, August 5, 2021

10 YEARS AGO On the week of August 10, 2011, fires destroyed two old landmark buildings, damaged two homes, burned 2500 acres of land, and threatened the rest of Colony. Air tankers called in from Abilene, Texas, helped fight the fire along with firefighters from at least 12 communities.

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