Archive for December 2016
To Be Equal – America Faces a Time for Racial Healing
By Marc H. Morial – “I wish I could say that racism and prejudice were only distant memories. We must dissent from the indifference. We must dissent from the apathy. We must dissent from the fear, the hatred and the mistrust…We must dissent because America can do better, because America has no choice but to…
Read MoreRace, Gender and Healing
– Just a few days before the corrosive 2016 election, it occurs to me that no matter what the outcome, our social fabric has been shredded by the ugliness of this campaign. Sure, there have been ugly campaigns before, but this one has revealed the extent to which racism and sexism are acceptable features of…
Read MoreMy Prayer for the United States of America
I must say I am completely surprised. I truly did not expect Donald Trump to be elected president. The next four years will undoubtedly be interesting times in the United States of America. I believe this is a time for prayer and I want to share with you some of the things I’m praying about…
Read MoreBBB warns ‘Secret Sister Gift Exchange’ is an illegal scam
The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers about the online “Secret Sister Gift Exchange,” which is alleged to be an illegal pyramid scheme. The exchange has been circulating on social media sites and claims that participants will receive up to 36 gifts in exchange for sending one gift valued at $10. {{more}}Users are encouraged to…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Try to Understand Other People’s Perspectives
If someone’s behavior or opinion seems completely absurd to you, you could tell them they are wrong or even idiotic. You could tell them they should stop thinking that way and see things your way. Or, on the other hand, you could start by trying to understand their perspective. You could ask them friendly questions…
Read MoreSOCIALLY SPEAKING- EXPECT CHANGES IN OUR COUNTRY
So many rapid changes that transpired in 2016. Our country became vulnerable in the face of the enemy raging and escaping. Spreading its hateful virus where least expected taking innocent lives, and injuring many. The face of a monster blemishing those weak souls that have somehow lost touch with life. {{more}}The year that made history…
Read MoreVeterans Day Parade & Art Walk
I’ve always thought that on Veterans Day; the troops and Veterans should get to sit on the side of the street and all the people who never served march for us. {{more}}But that hasn’t happened yet. Instead the veterans of our wars and active duty military give up their day off and go march in…
Read MoreHomeless in Abilene
Darron Cox , Homeless Liaison for AISD is pictured with Mike Bannister. Darron spoke to the Greater Kiwanis Club of Abilene. He said there are 924 Homeless Children in the AISD. {{more}} He said a big need at this time of the year are socks, undergarments and shoes. The Greater Kiwanis Club made a donation…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
The Staff of the West Texas Tribune would like to wish each of you a Merry Christmas. The pictures you are looking at are from a display that use to appear in Thornton’s Department Store dating back to the 1930’s. This display is now housed at Arrow Ford’s South First location. {{more}}As you view these…
Read MoreSalvation Army
Brent Deal was standing in front of United Grocery Store ringing the bell and taking donations for the Salvation Army. {{more}} You know that Christmas is right around the corner when you hear the bells ringing.
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