Columns

More F.O. Masten memories

Thursday, December 7, 2023

I appreciated the excellent article about F.O. Masten published in “The Red River Sun” on Friday, Nov. 24. For me, the heading “Master farmer and benefactor” was especially personal and poignant.

FRED HARDWICKE

Expansion: It’s really happening

News Staff

Friday, December 1, 2023

On the last really hot day of the season, a midday groundbreaking ceremony was held for the most ambitious Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC) building project in two decades. American people want outpatient cancer treatments, and they want these treatments to be as pleasant as it can be.

CARY KEYS

Can you make charitable giving less ‘taxing’?

News Staff

Friday, December 1, 2023

Once again, it’s the season of generosity. In addition to considering gifts for your loved ones, you might want to think about charitable gifts as well. But what should you know before making gifts to charities? And what impact might these gifts have on your financial and tax situation?

Three churches formed the foundation of Memphis. The Presbyterian, the Baptist and the Methodist Church were built to show the world that everyone had a place to pray. Graphic Courtesy of VA News

A Hall County hero

News Staff

Friday, December 1, 2023

“Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” – Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. 1st Lt. John Keith Wells, the Marine commander responsible for raising the first flag atop MT. Suribachi, died on Feb. 11, just days shy of the 71st anniversary of his time on Iwo Jima.

MUNN WELCH

Calling cows for cash

News Staff

Friday, December 1, 2023

It’s one thing to wait till the cows come home. Or you can call ‘em. Lately, I’ve been doing some calling. Except right now, I’m just waiting. Never call the cows till you’ve had your morning coffee. If you’re a caller, did you know there’s a yearly cow calling contest in Miami?

Texas 4-H students show prized livestock.

F.O. Masten: Master farmer and benefactor

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The agricultural leader of Collingsworth County, including the High Plains and South Plains for decades, was Francis Oral Masten. He was born in June 1890, the oldest of 11 children of William Cornelius Masten Jr. and Mary Fields at Illinois Bend, Montague County,Texas.

The Memphis on TNE Red!

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

A Memphis native, John R. Ballew taught history for 25 years in the trenches of the Texas public school system. He is a triple master: a Master of Science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a master plumber from Texas and a master mason.

KEYAN KEYS

Time for tax-loss harvesting?

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

It’s been a bumpy year for the financial markets — which means that some of your investments may have underperformed or lost value. Can you use these losses to your advantage? It’s possible.

What should you do with ‘side gig’ money?

News Staff

Friday, November 17, 2023

As you know, the gig economy has been booming over the past several years. If you’re thinking of using your skills to take on a side gig, what should you do with the money you’ll make? There’s no one right answer for everyone, and the decisions you make should be based on your individual situation.

The 501: Neurotics on the freeway

News Staff

Friday, November 17, 2023

Raise your hand if you think you might be neurotic. Raise your other hand if you don’t know what it means. I t ’ s a crazy word. As a child, I wondered what it meant when my mother said it. Now, my husband says it. I’m still wondering. Except, I looked it up, so I sort of know.

Subscribe to

Collingsworth Pharmacy