by Julie Anderson Twice each year, our country makes a special point to pause, remember, and thank our soldiers, those who died in service to their country on Memorial Day, and those still among us, on Veterans Day. In recent decades, in the midst of profoundly unsettling events, the honor and respect for veterans and […]
Memorial in the Making
The soon-to-appear Chris Kyle Plaza will honor the SEAL Community and the hero who was book and film titled American Sniper. By Julie Anderson Christopher Scott Kyle April 8, 1974- February 2, 2013 As the nation honors its 22 million veterans on Nov. 11, West Texans continue to work toward a goal that, as […]
Staying Power
Whether in the service of his country or in the line of duty as a landman, James Shaw has been in it for the long haul. Someone forgot to tell James Shaw that most people retire at the age of 65. Or, if someone did, he didn’t listen. Retirement is not in the vocabulary of […]