In case you aren't reading this blog from the Hunt County area, let us tell you something about the temperature here: it's really, really hot. Normally, we try not to ramble on about the weather, because it's generally considered to be the lowest form of small talk, next to "How 'bout them Cowboys?" But, for the past few weeks, the only thoughts most of us have been able to articulate are "Is it REALLY 110 out there?" And "Where's the nearest walk-in freezer?!"
We may not be getting a break from the heat anytime soon, but we did manage to successfully print and begin distributing this week's paper, so we still have a reason to be happy, even though most of the Shopper's employees are too busy sweating profusely to stop and celebrate the small victory - and that includes those of us who work in the air-conditioned office.
The paper will be in the hands of almost every resident of Hunt County by tomorrow evening, but, in the meanwhile, let's review a few of the highlights from this week's paper.
As we've previously bemoaned, back-to-school season is upon us, and our front page story offers tips to make back-to-school shopping just a little less painful. For instance, shopping end-of-summer sales and customizing office supplies like plain, three-ring binders with pictures and stickers can save you money, while buying brightly-colored school supplies can help ensure that they won't get lost.
Don't miss a chance to help a family in need this week, by participating in Greenville Chili's benefit for the children of murdered Caddo ISD teacher Stella "Doc" Ray. Just pick up a flyer at Snap Fitness or another local business and present it to your server when you eat at Chili's on August 3rd or 4th, and the restaurant will donate 10% of the profit from your bill to this tragedy-stricken family. All you have to do is eat out - as if you needed an excuse to avoid cooking in this weather!
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