Google Search, especially in its mobile app form, has evolved into much more than a simple search engine—it is a widely accessible research tool that empowers everyday users in practical, sometimes surprising ways. On a cell phone, where the camera and search functions work handin- hand, Google Search becomes a portable resource for identifying objects, learning history, solving problems, and making informed decisions in seconds. Few examples demonstrate this better than the experience of small business owners who use Google app to enhance the services they provide.

To the editor: President Donald J. Trump’s two administrations stand as a historic failure of leadership in the United States.

To the editor: Growing up in Fayette County, there was much I took for granted. I was surrounded not only by kind, hardworking people, but also by a rich Texas Czech culture and heritage that is truly special to our small corner of the world.

To the editor: I was reminded of an event that occurred more than 250 years ago in our nation’s history when I saw citizens throwing snowballs at ICE vehicles after the recent fatal shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis. That earlier event occurred on March 5, 1770, six years before the Declaration of Independence and four years before the Continental Congress first met on September 5, 1774.

To the editor: Our post office needs help. I have tried various times this past year to call for information and the phone rings several times, goes to prompts, says to hold for the next available person, then cuts me off.

To the editor: Texas S.B. 10 (2025) mandates the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Jan. 9-13, 1976 An around-the-clock investigation continued in the search for three males and one female who were wanted in connection with the beating and robbery of Winchester merchant Paul Karisch.

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) God blesses us with new life when we become a Christian (2 Cor. 5:17). In baptism, we die to ourselves and are raised to “walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:3-4). The blessing of newness is one we all cherish. We celebrate a new baby, a new job, a new milestone, and a new year. In Lamentations, we are told to cherish each new day by celebrating the goodness of God and the many ways he blesses us. Each day is a gift.

The other day I was sitting in my extra wide recliner. My granddaughter, Ella, was sitting right beside me. We were bare footed and had our feet stretched out in front of us. “FloPa, how come your toe looks so funny?” she asked. So I cut the TV off and gave her this story: When I was in about the 3rd grade at Radhost School, we used to play a game at recess time we called “Kick the Can.” We made up this game because the only tool or piece of equipment we needed was an old empty peach can. We’d draw a 2 foot circle in the ground and place this can in the middle of it. This can acted as the “home base.” Then being similar to Hide & Seek, we would choose one person to be “it.” He then would count to 40 or 50 and then proceed to try and find anyone hiding behind the buildings, out houses, trees, etc. Every time he spotted a person he put them into a jail which was another large circle drawn in the ground. The object of the game was for anyone to race toward the can and kick it before the one being “it” got to it. If the runner did get there first and kicked the can, that would free all the kids in jail and they’d run and hide again.