Richard Mason

After graduating from Norphlet High School, I entered the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and spent my freshman year enjoying college. I squeaked out a 2.0 grade point average, and worked the following summer at MacMillan Refinery to help pay expenses. I was anxious to start my sophomore year, but college life was about to change for me. It started with a phone call.

The 2028 Presidential Race? I know you're saying, "My gosh, that is over two years away." Yes, I know, but I believe the sooner a candidate throws his or her hat in the arena, the better the chances are of becoming the nominee. With the midterm elections ahead, which may give the Democrats an edge in the next session of Congress, I think we could see a record number of aspirants for president from both parties, considering neither party seems to have an overwhelming favorite in the wings.

As a longtime advocate at the New Mexico Legislature, I urge New Mexico voters to vote yes on Constitutional Amendment 4: legislative salaries.

With the midterm elections ahead, we could see a record number of aspirants for president from both parties, considering that neither party seems to have an overwhelming favorite in the wings. Some of the early choices are becoming more politically visible. If the polls are correct, there is a possibility of Democrats gaining a majority in both the House and Senate. If that happens, they should nominate the strongest candidate available in the 2028 presidential race.

Our driveway is about 100 yards from heavily traveled Calion Road in El Dorado. Over the past 20 years, we have steadily added azaleas and dogwood to both sides of the driveway. The hot, humid climate of south Arkansas allows azaleas to grow. If we have a hard freeze in the winter, we can put a sheet over them for protection.

Years ago I had been in the Libyan Sahara Desert Benghazi for over 18 months working as a well site geologist. During that time I had made a mental "check it out list" of things in the region that deserved a closer look.

Spring Street to close from 10th to 21st streets from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

There is a song that came out of west Texas several decades ago. The refrain from an oilman is "All you need to really succeed in life is one good well."

October is National Energy Awareness Month, and according to WalletHub, 58 percent of Americans are saying "Protecting the Environment" should be prioritized above "Economic Growth."

A vacation to visit our extended family in Corpus Christi, Texas was my first introduction to The Gulf. One of the highlights of that trip was an afternoon playing in the waves at the beach at Aransas Pass, Texas. Over the years, visits to the beaches in south Louisiana and south Texas were common; my dad was once the winner of the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.