Columnists
10/02/2026 · Mountain View
The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.
Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?
10/01/2026
The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else
Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?
10/01/2026
The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag
The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.
10/01/2026
The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?
Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.
10/01/2026
Cuba, Missouri: The Route 66 Stop With Better Murals Than You’d Expect
Put Cuba, Missouri, on your next road-trip map when you want old highway atmosphere without the crowds or the souvenir-shop overload. Park downtown, eat something smoky, and spend an hour wondering why this little town has so many enormous murals.
10/02/2026
Advertisement
Upcoming Events
View allOCT
01
Guided Cavern Tours
12:00 AM - Free
OCT
01
Foothills Bluegrass Band live at Club Possum
7:00 PM - Free
OCT
02
Ice House live at Club Possum
7:00 PM - Free
Announcements
View allLagrange Parks & Recreation Offers Community Updates on Facebook
This is the official Facebook page for Lagrange Parks & Recreation, providing updates and information on local park activities and recreational programs. It serves as a central hub for community engagement regarding outdoor and leisure events in Unknown.
Arkansas Launches Comprehensive Transparency Website for Public Access to State Data
This is the main transparency website for the State of Arkansas. From here you can access a wide range of state government data, including information on state spending, salaries, revenues, and more. The site aims to provide easy access to public information to promote transparency and accountability within the state government. Links to specific transparency portals and data sets are typically available from this landing page.
Annual Peanut Festival right around the corner!
START YOUR COUNTDOWN, AUBREY! The 40th Annual Aubrey Peanut Festival is almost here, and we’re getting ready to go nuts! Join us on October 3rd starting at 8:30AM for one of Aubrey’s favorite local traditions, the peanut festival parade - that starts at 10AM -for a day full of FREE family fun! Here’s what you can look forward to here in Historic Downtown Aubrey: • 🐴 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides • 🎶 Live Music • 📸 Photo Opportunities • 🎪 Kid Zones with Bounce Houses & More • 🥜 Peanut Spitting Contest • 📷 Photography Contest • 🍰 Cake Walk • And so much more! Plus, we’re expecting 200+ unique vendors and numerous food trucks throughout the festival, so there will be plenty to see, shop, eat, and enjoy! Mark your calendars, invite your neighbors, and get ready for an AWESOME day in Aubrey! More information can be found here --> 40th Annual Peanut Festival - October 3, 2026 | Aubrey, TX #CityofAubrey #AubreyPeanutFestival
Advertisement
Advertisement