Commentaries

  • Don't let the 'Holiday Blues' bring you down

    We all know that the holidays are supposed to be the "happiest time of the year," but for some of us, we struggle to just get through it. Holiday depression, or the "Holiday Blues," is as real as eggnog and mistletoe. It can be the result of holiday stress, the loss of a loved one, a recent

  • Holiday shopping: Tips to remember

    The holiday season means gift giving, and that means shopping. Whether shopping is done on the Internet or at the local store, there are a number of ways to run into problems. Keep these shopping tips in mind when shopping this holiday season:· Be cautious about financially overextending yourself by

  • Keep your holidays from going up in flames

    For most of us, the holiday season is a time for family festivities and good cheer. What few of us consider is that the holiday season is also a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. Many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the leading causes of U.S. home

  • Rabies: Wild animal that carry virus common to local area

    Most animals that carry rabies are wild animals that are common to the Wichita Falls area such as bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes. Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that is normally spread by the bite of an infected animal. This year, more than 20 skunks in Wichita Falls have tested

  • Safety, VPP a culture, not another program

    Safety is key to the success of the Air Force mission, whether that mission is putting bombs on target or training highly-skilled, combat-ready Airmen. Our mission may be compromised if our folks aren't proactive in ensuring a safe work environment. Every military and civilian employee at Team

  • Make Halloween safe, spooky

    Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves, their guests and their children. Using safety tips and common sense can help you make the most of your Halloween season and make it as enjoyable for your children as it is for you. Here are a few Halloween safety tips for to ensure a

  • Common access cards are first line of defense

    Many people feel helpless in the battle to combat terrorism. Considering the events over the past few years including Sept. 11, and the bombings of the London public transportation system, many people think the Nation is helpless to prevent these horrible acts of senseless violence. Experts say it

  • Drugs really are my life

    Pharmacists across the country are celebrating American Pharmacists Month this October with the theme "Know your medicine, know your pharmacist." Pharmacists have done a great job over the past decade at making this a task for our patients. Working in military and civilian pharmacies for the past 10

  • General Mannon: Air show couldn't have happened without community

    It's only fitting that the event Sheppard Air Force Base holds to say "thank you" to the local community couldn't have happened without the support of the community. In spite of the weather, this year's Open House and Air Show at Sheppard was a big success, thanks in part to our outstanding air

  • What does sportsmanship really mean

    The dictionary defines sportsmanship as the face or practice of participating in sports or sport. It is also the conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in sports, especially fair play, courtesy, striving spirit and grace in losing. The 'golden rule' for athletes is good