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Is your home really protected from disaster?

Kenyan Keys
Friday, May 15, 2026
As temperatures rise and storm season approaches, it’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance policy. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters can strike with little warning.
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A tribute to my mom

Jim Leggitt
Friday, May 15, 2026
Having observed life and life’s examples for 86 years, it has occurred to me that the most happy people are those who are able to suffer losses — be it loved ones, jobs, financial, medical or whatever — go through that necessary period of mourning or frustration and then, as soon as possible, begin...
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Public schools are the launchpad

Suzanne Bellsnyder
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Texas Constitution doesn’t leave much wiggle room when it comes to schools. It says a “general diffusion of knowledge” is essential, and then it gets right to the point: it is the duty of the Legislature to provide for an efficient system of public free schools.
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Emergency funds offer breathing room

Kenyan Keys
Friday, May 15, 2026
Everyone needs an emergency fund. Financial experts recommend it, and we’ve all experienced surprise expenses: a costly car repair, a broken water heater or unexpected medical bills. Despite our best intentions, building a financial cushion can feel impossible.
Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting

Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting

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Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting

Suzanne Bellsnyder
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Lately, no matter where I go – community events, policy meetings, conferences, or even just visiting with folks – the same topic keeps coming up. Data centers.And we’re talking about them in a way that tells you people can feel something shifting, even if they don’t yet have the words to explain it.
Investing with purpose

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Investing with purpose

Kenyan Keys
Thursday, April 30, 2026
When you think about investing, you probably want your money to grow. But maybe you also want it to make a positive difference in the world while you continue pursuing your financial goals.
Intrepid launches a new era of news

Intrepid launches a new era of news

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Intrepid launches a new era of news

Roger Estlack
Thursday, April 30, 2026
This week marks a new chapter in this newspaper’s proud history with a new moniker and a fresh look. The Sun has set, and The Greenbelt Intrepid looks to the future with a mission to fulfill the ideals of local journalism through service to our communities.
James Slay parks his 1925 Model T at Marian Airpark Baseball Field to provide open air conditioning. JIM LEGGITT COLLECTION

James Slay parks his 1925 Model T at Marian Airpark Baseball Field to provide open air conditioning. JIM LEGGITT COLLECTION

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Pt. 2: The 1930s way of life

Jim Leggitt
Thursday, April 23, 2026
In a previous writing published in The Red River Sun on Friday, March 27, I had mentioned some changes in the last 80 years that totally affect the way we go about living. These changes occurred since my early days as a kid in Wellington. I had previously mentioned various forms of communication.
Let locals handle local affairs

Let locals handle local affairs

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Let locals handle local affairs

Suzanne Bellsynder
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Texas has always had a simple philosophy about government. Austin should leave us alone and let local comm unities handle their own business. The state set the guardrails, but it didn’t try to steer every decision.
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