Perspectives

By the time their eighth child arrived on Feb.11, 1889, the Hunts were running out of names as well as room. The couple called the boy Haroldson Lafayette Jr., never dreaming he would prefer to go by his initials and someday would be the richest man in America.

At dinner, I sat next to two ladies engaged in conversation. I strained my ears to catch any possible gossip.

A special “thanks” for the young men with the City Of Mexia Sewer Department. We had a problem with the sewer on Red River Street, and it was resolved in less than an hour. They were very professional and efficient. For sure they are an asset to our community.