From the Mayor's Desk
I expect that a few of The Reporter's readers realized I was gone for two weeks. A simple explanation is that I needed some time to relax and recharge my creative spirit. Whatever that means.
LeAnda Staebner
Ansell: Starting a good day with God
The children’s book "Harriet the Spy" was written the year I was born. We were kindred spirits before I knew how to read.
FSA accepting nominations for county committees
The annual Farm Service Agency county committee election cycle is underway. Nearly 7,700 producers serve on more than 2,200 FSA county committees nationwide. A third of committee spots are up for election each year.
Family Barn Dance raises funds for mission trip
GLEN ROSE — Cari Dague from the Glen Rose Christian Co-op and the Glen Rose First Baptist Church is inviting the community to kick up their boots at the upcoming Family Barn Dance fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Green: The plain truth
Rick and I are planning a mountain vacation soon. Every chance we find to get out of the Texas heat, we take it.
Somervell County Sheriff's Office report
Weekly Jail LogJuly 21–27
Glen Rose athletes shine at NPC Masters Nationals
Three local athletes brought national recognition to Glen Rose last week after competing in the 2025 NPC Masters Nationals bodybuilding championship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Leaders begin rallying support for 100 Men Stand for Students
GLEN ROSE — Local leaders and community members are once again teaming up to support Glen Rose ISD teachers through the 100 Men Stand for Students event, set to return on Sept. 22.
Perez: The Dewey Decimal System
I make a lot of jokes here at Beyond Reason. Some are at the expense of the game of pickleball.
New tourism director introduced at chamber luncheon
GLEN ROSE — The Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce welcomed First National Bank and newly appointed tourism director Tex Toler at its July luncheon, held at Los Primos.