I wanted to take some time to reflect on what was a productive, and at times, challenging year and give a preview of what constituents can expect for the year ahead. In-Person Town Halls By far my favorite part of this year was having the opportunity to host 60 in-person town halls throughout Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District.

Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com It’s arrived.

From The MAILBOX The need for family treatment court in Choctaw Co. Families every day are separated from each other due to substance use.

Jobs have always been the life-blood of communities and towns... large or small.

Better quality jobs and better incomes directly equate to a more vigorous retail environment which churns out millions in tax revenues that are required to build and sustain a vibrant city or town and tons of municipal services.

This is why many communities show consistent growth... while others languish.

Their very future is governed by how they compete and battle for quality jobs.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, today sent a letter to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond requesting an examination into the collection of probation fees by the states’ district attorneys.

HUGO — The Lady Buffaloes are 1-2 one week into the season after a game one win over Henryetta and losses to Wright City and Broken Bow. Hugo started the season on a high note with a 48-44 road win over Henryetta, but head coach David Vann walked away from the game disappointed in the change in his team from the second quarter on.

By Andy and Renie Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old, and dies.