CHICAGO – In America’s third largest city, it’s possible to get a crash course in the world’s religions in a journey of just a few miles – from the University of Chicago’s majestic, ecumenical Christian Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on Chicago’s South Side to the humble Masjid Al-Taqwa, which meets in a converted stable, still under renovation a 15-minute ride to the south.
The Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – provide a remarkable look into first century life on the shores of the Mediterranean, and in Israel particularly. They offer fascinating insights into family and village life, religious and political aspirations, and interpersonal relationships.
The Cross Timbers Soil & Water Conservation District would like to congratulate the winners of the local 2022 essay contest. This year’s theme was “Healthy Soils: Healthy Life.
There will be a dairy stockmanship training May 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Dairy Center, 2929 U.S. 281, Stephenville. The program is hosted by Erath, Comanche, and Hamilton counties. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10 a.m.
Connecticut trooper arraigned in death of Soulemane MILFORD, Conn. – A white Connecticut state trooper who fatally shot a Black man, Mubarak Soulemane, following a high-speed chase in 2020 was arraigned Tuesday on a manslaughter charge.
Tarleton State University hosted the state CDE competition last week. Following are the results for Stephenville High School FFA: • Dairy Judging: Reserve State Champions; Hannah Holden, State Champion Individual; Makayla Osinga, 5th High Individual; Cesar Gonzalez; and Kaleb Osinga • Environment/Natural Resources: 8th High Team; Harley Burns, Samantha Willoughby, Caty Reagan and Zack Villarreal.
STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton State University this week dedicated a park bench outside the Barry B. Thompson Student Center to honor the Phi-Rho Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity for its members’ work to prevent hazing.
STEPHENVILLE — Years ago, how did your family celebrate, commemorate, congregate? How do you observe traditional events? Which customs have withstood the test of time? How have your gatherings changed?
BERLIN – It’s a sunny May morning as the early crowd arrives for a dip at Berlin’s Prinzenbad outdoor pool, but the air is still crisp and the water isn’t much warmer – one of many small impacts that Germany is currently feeling from the war in Ukraine.
MADRID – The cellphones of Spain’s prime minister and defense minister were infected last year with Pegasus spyware, which is available only to countries’ government agencies, authorities announced Monday.