The early part of Summer ‘09 has been one for the record books. With little precipitation and plenty of relentless sunshine, adjectives like “brutal” and “exhausting” pepper discussions of the weather -- and it has been the main topic of discussion. The heat has put crops, livestock and even area wildlife under stress. There have been reports of higher-than-usual activity by the snake population. More...

Memorial services for Mr. Tommy Warren, 45, will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at 7:00p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Buffalo. There will be a sign language interpreter at the service for Mr. Warren’s hearing impaired friends. Mr. Warren passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at his residence near Jewett. He was born and raised in Mexia, but lived in Jewett for many years. Mr. Warren was a handy-man and small engine mechanic. He loved God, his family, and all animals. Mr. Warren attended Faith Baptist Church in Buffalo. More...

Little Flock Baptist Church will host a Revival July 19- 22 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Tad Traylo will be jointed by guest evangelist Steve Cowart, and guest music Don Phelps. Little Flock is 8.2 miles down FM 1512 from Jewett. 903-626-5175 More...

You know it’s hot outside when the national weather map describes the states as being rare, medium and welldone. And you know you live in the “well-done” region when the seats of your car can iron out the wrinkles on your backsides. I used to have a little friend from Mississippi who drawled “Hawwwt, ain’t it”. Although we weren’t allowed to say “ain’t”, it’s one of those quotes our family picked up many years ago and have used a lot this summer. More...

Brett Hoffman mimics his coach, Tommy Davis. Van’Go’photo More...

Las Lomas Ranch Inc, Buffalo, Texas, owns one bull listed in the 2009 Fall Sire Evaluation Report published by the American Angus Association ® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Issued in both the spring and fall, the new report features the latest performance information available on 6,305 sires, and is currently accessible at www.angussiresearch. com. More...