BRASWELL: Halloween
By Dr. Jimmy Braswell
Chaplain, Home Hospice of Odessa
October is the month for preparations for, and the experience of, Halloween. It’s my favorite holiday. The...
Emperor Constantine I advanced Christianity
The Emperor Constantine I earned his place in history in 313 A.D. when he legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire with the Edict of...
Voices of Veterans: Dotson Lewis shares his story of service in the US Army
AUSTIN Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting...
Condoms aren’t a fact of life for young Americans. They’re an afterthought
By DEVNA BOSE
AP Health Writer
OXFORD, Miss. It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym.
Some University of...
Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing...
By TRÂN NGUYỄN
The Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Calif. California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is...
TONI SAYS: Turning 65: How does Medicare’s fall enrollment affect me?
By Toni King
Dear Toni:
A friend introduced me to your Medicare column because I’m stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare....
Heat things up this October – it’s National Chili Month!
By Michele Brosius
Do you prefer your chili with cinnamon rolls, or are you a traditionalist who swears cornbread is the only true side for...
CATES: Dizziness and falls
By Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Odessa Regional Medical Center
In the last few years of her life, my stepmom fell far...
Consider fall leaves a gift from nature
By Melinda Myers
Put fall leaves to work in your landscape. This valuable resource makes a great mulch in planting beds, adds organic matter and...
MASTER GARDENERS: A tale of three trees
By Emmy Ulmschneider
and Debbie Roland
Master Gardeners
West Texas is my second home. Growing up in the Midwest, I spent a great deal of time...