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Flat Horizons and Deep Roots: The Story of Dawson County, Texas

June 20, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

Dawson County sits on the southern edge of the Llano Estacado, where the sky seems to stretch forever. Before anyone marked out a boundary, this was a sea of shortgrass prairie. Bison herds thundered across […]

A Frontier Crossroads in the Texas Panhandle

June 16, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

Wheeler County sits where the rolling plains run right into the rough edges of the Caprock. Folks first set it up in 1876, then organized it in 1879, making it the oldest county in the […]

Doctrine and Covenants 84: Understanding the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

June 14, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

Doctrine and Covenants 84 makes it clear: the priesthood is about building a real relationship with Jesus Christ. It is not just a badge or a title. The Lord calls it “the oath and covenant […]

Old Mobeetie: The Rugged Mother City of the Texas Panhandle

June 10, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

In the 1870s, the Texas Panhandle was a vast, unforgiving ocean of prairie grass, ruled by the wind, the dwindling herds of buffalo, and the fierce resistance of the Comanche and Kiowa. It was a […]

Tomb of Christ Replica: A Quiet Stop in West Texas

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

If you drive through the expansive cotton fields of West Texas, the flat horizon becomes familiar. Just a few miles west of Brownfield, Texas, a unique landmark catches the eye: The Roadside Tomb of Christ. […]

Terry County, Texas

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

Terry County sits on the South Plains of West Texas. It started as a rugged frontier and has grown into a leading agricultural area. The county was established in 1876, officially organized in 1904. The […]

Making Sense of FMs, RMs, and the Asphalt in Between

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

If you’ve driven through Texas, you’ve probably seen Farm-to-Market (FM) and Ranch-to-Market (RM) roads. Maybe you’ve wondered what really sets them apart. Are FM roads for tractors and RM roads just for cattle trailers? Few […]

Mosiah 18 and Ground Hog Day: Teaching A Gospel Lesson

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

At first glance, Mosiah 18 and the 1993 movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray seem unrelated. One is about making covenants at the Waters of Mormon, and the other is a comedy about a man […]

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Articles by Larry Gaian

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Flat Horizons and Deep Roots: The Story of Dawson County, Texas

A Frontier Crossroads in the Texas Panhandle

Doctrine and Covenants 84: Understanding the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

Old Mobeetie: The Rugged Mother City of the Texas Panhandle

Tomb of Christ Replica: A Quiet Stop in West Texas

Terry County, Texas

Making Sense of FMs, RMs, and the Asphalt in Between

Mosiah 18 and Ground Hog Day: Teaching A Gospel Lesson