2007 Texas pumpkin crop up in yeilds and quality
      FLOYDADA - Growers in Texas' largest pumpkin patch haven't yet sited the Great Pumpkin, but they haven't had much time to look for him. They are busy harvesting, processing and shipping a bountiful crop of decorative squash to wholesale and retail outlets.
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TSCRA recovers stolen saddles in Oklahoma
      FORT WORTH - Two dozen saddles, valued at approximately $19,000, have been recovered by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. On May 23, TSCRA Special Ranger John Bradshaw, was contacted regarding the theft of 10 saddles out of Washington County, Okla.
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Funds raised for funeral of EB toddler
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
      EAST BERNARD - Instead of planning a third birthday party, Anthony Quintero's family is making arrangements for his funeral. The 2-year-old East Bernard toddler died suddenly this past weekend while on a trip to Missouri. Family members said the youngster somehow contracted bacterial meningiti...
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     Staff Photo by Benjamin Sharp 'See You at the Pole' Faith Christian Academy 5th grade student Bailey Reina, right, prays aloud while her mother, Kelly Reina, who is administrator of the school, bows her head. Students, staff and parents of Faith Christian Academy - along with schools across the sta...
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