Columns/Opinions

Tue
26
Jul

Shrimp and grits are a taste of the Creole Old South

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Shrimp and grits by Katherine Compton Pope

By Katherine Pope
Guest Columnist

   I love fireworks, so the Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. For the last few years we have celebrated the 4th with a wonderful party at our dear friend Michael's house. Michael has been a friend of our family for nearly fifteen years. His sons are almost the same age as our children, so over the years we were involved in many of the same activities and an easy family friendship naturally grew. 

    We have spent countless holidays together and have made many wonderful and lasting memories. Now that our children are all almost grown I think we cherish these times even more than we did in years past. 

Tue
05
Jul

You’re never too smart to be scammed

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By Chris Lundstrom
Editor/Publisher    
    There are some pretty tricky people out there and they are after your hard-earned money.
    Here at the newspaper we do all we can to not help any of these scurrilous individuals gain access to you and your cash. But sometimes they are even too smart for us.
    Case in point: We recently ran a classified ad for a personal assistant. Now, occasionally ads are emailed to us from questionable sources and we do our due diligence to check them out before we run their ads. This particular person gave eight different credit card numbers before one would go through. We figured if we received payment, the ad would be legitimate. We should have known better. 

Wed
29
Jun

Illness is not a character issue

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Jessica Coleman, Staff Writer, Jackson County Herald-Tribune

By Jessica Coleman
Staff Writer    
   “Well, Bob, since the accident, you just haven’t been the same. I know you’re paralyzed from the waist down, but have you at least tried getting up and walking? No one can help you if you don’t try to help yourself, you know. Something something something bootstraps, Bob.”
    This is not just ridiculous and absurd. It is offensive. It is heartless and hurtful and you’d be all but tarred and feathered in the town square for saying such a thing.
     “Sharon, I know you’re depressed, but have you just tried smiling more? Let loose and just have a little fun! Bootstraps, Sharon, bootstraps!” 
    Somehow, that is seen as  acceptable. How is this a more ok thing to say? 
    The answer is, it isn’t.     

Fri
29
Apr

Spend more time, not more money

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Kate McCarrell and her boys
By Kate McCarrell
Guest Columnist
   Raising kids today is becoming more and more expensive. 
   There are many struggling to provide the basics for their families, but the outside world suggests that we provide more. 
   Abigail Van Buren says, “If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.” I think she has a point.  
    must say that my boys don't “want” for anything. Between us and family who love to buy clothes/shoes for them, the closets are bursting at the seams. 
   I know that their wardrobe far exceeds mine in quantity and cost and I am totally OK with that. Our boys are able to participate in all the activities they want and are provided with the proper equipment needed. We take them on fun outings and they have almost any toy they have ever asked for.    
Thu
24
Mar

What being bald has taught me

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Photo by Mike Lewis of MCM Image.
By Jessica Coleman
Staff Writer
   I’ve learned a few things in the couple of weeks that have passed since I shaved my head for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. I’ve learned some things about myself, and I’ve learned some things about what our appearance tells other people about us. I’ve also learned that people, by and large, are a lot less judgmental than I gave them credit for.
   I actually don’t hate it. I kind of expected to not really like the way it looked, but it was for a great cause and my laziness outweighs my vanity every day of the week, and the 20 extra minutes of sleep absolutely makes up for any lack of aesthetic appeal. I don’t hate it. In fact, I kind of dig it. 
Wed
16
Mar

Letters to the Editor

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Art center holding 
membership drive
The Texana Center for the Arts is beginning its sixth year of operation. 
Oct. 3, 2010 marked the beginning of art education in Jackson County. We have held art classes, hosted field trips, and had art exhibitions of Edna students. We continue to offer a summer art camp for children.
More performing arts events are planned for 2016 as well as continuing to offer visual arts and new courses.
Your annual membership is needed to help support the center for the upcoming year. The Texana Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization. We rely solely upon grants, donations, class fees and memberships to keep our facility open.
Many children and adults have gained more confidence and learned new skills through our art programs here at the Texana Center for the Arts. 
Wed
16
Mar

I'm a boys' mom and proud of it

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Never in my life could I have imagined myself living a life as a mom of five. Even more, I still find it shocking that I am the mom of five boys. Lets face it, this once self labeled girly-girl is now a full fledged “boy mom.” 
When I found out that I was pregnant with Peyton, I’ll admit that I wanted a sweet baby girl. One that I could bond, shop and talk hair and makeup with. I wanted a relationship with another human being to compare with the bond I have with my mom. I think I knew in my gut that he was a boy but my head and heart was saying something different.
The big day came to find out what this being was and low and behold, he was all too anxious to show us his “parts.” I’m not too sure that with boys that ever changes either! I’m still ashamed to admit that I cried. I cried that he was a boy. Then immediately following that emotional cry, I cried because I cried. 
Wed
09
Mar

It doesn’t work if we don’t help

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Chris Lundstrom, Editor/Publisher, Jackson County Herald-Tribune
By Chris Lundstrom
Editor/Publisher
 Jackson County and Edna were given a wonderful opportunity. Land was donated so Habitat for Humanity could partner with a family and help them build their own house.
   That sounds great, doesn’t it? Somebody is going to help you build a house! Well, as Paul Harvey would say, here is the rest of the story.
   The house isn’t free to anyone. The new owner has to put in a lot of sweat equity before they are handed the keys to their new home. They also are given papers to sign for their new mortgage. You see, nothing is free.
   But here is the catch. The reason Habitat for Humanity is able to do what they do is because they count on volunteers from the community to help build the house. Yep, volunteers. And for the build in Edna, they are in short supply.
Thu
03
Mar

Going bald for a cause

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Jessica Coleman, Staff Writer, Jackson County Herald-Tribune
By Jessica Coleman
Staff Writer 
 Most of the time, if I am out and about in town, my hair is piled into a ball on top of my head. I spend my hard-earned money to pay for these great bangs and then I pin them back and stuff them into the messy bun the rest of my hair occupies. I wanted it long and for some reason it just drives me crazy when it is long. It’s in the way. It’s everywhere. There is just so much of it. 
   In a few days, on March 6, that changes. My hair is pretty long – shoulder blade-length or so, so I’ve decided that it has to come off – all of it. No, I am not getting a cute little pixie cut or a 1920s starlet bob  á la Louise Brooks. I’m shaving it. Off. All of it.
Thu
04
Feb

It is time to start paying attention

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By Chris Lundstrom
Editor/Publisher 
 In case you live under a rock or are off the grid and haven’t noticed, this is an election year. 
   Debates between presidential-hopefuls have been held (and held, and held.) The news channels on TV are spending countless hours on dissecting each candidate and there is no end in sight.
   The election of a president is a big thing, as it should be. 

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