I would like to thank and recognize all those who were not too busy to stop and take pictures or give interviews. These include the city crews and contractors who had to...

"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” - Walter WinchellColorado City residents have spent much of the last...

I   believe in my heart that 95 PERCENT of you ate your cowpeas on New Year’s Day and you did it without knowing why.  It was so strong in the town I grew up in that the...

All too often in life, we tend to get wrapped up so deep in our troubles that we forget to remember there are so many wonderful things in the world...

Look, I’m going to be honest with you. I don’t think anyone should be without a significant other for too long. I mean, single people get to save...

Dear Editor: First of all, let’s start with recording public meetings, concerning council meetings. Isn’t it funny how the council members, mayor and city manager want to...

For the most part, I’ve been relatively healthy for much of my life. I’m pretty sure I can count on both hands the number of times I have been to the hospital due to...

By James FarquharSpecial Contributor to the Record.We are now experiencing autumn temperatures in west central Texas, we may enjoy cool mornings, especially Friday nights...

The other day, my next-to-youngest grandson, Chaz, came home from school and informed everyone that he was going to begin playing football. Mind you, Chaz is in Pre-K so...

Dear Editor,I am writing to express my gratitude to your Commissioner Jesse Munoz for his support regarding the drainage issue on our property, Degnan Land and Ranch,...

Letter to the Editor:It would be helpful if Mayor Hurt would give information, instead of just talking. Mayor Hurt, please send copies of all city employee and supervisor...

Letter to the Editor:On a nicer note, the last city council meeting had a lady new to town. She wanted people to pull together more. She offered to help where needed, and...

If you had control of the Internet, what information would you seek?In the history of the world, knowledge has always equaled power. If you know, you know. Right?Think of...

Just so we can set the record straight, much to the amazement of my own children, I admit that I am a pushover when it comes to my grandchildren....

Here’s the thing, when it comes to Christmas gifts, I like to be practical. Actually, that isn’t the truth. I’m such a whimsical shopper that often I buy the first thing...