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Botanic herb sachets from the garden

Botanic herb sachets from the garden

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Botanic herb sachets from the garden

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYHerb sachets are a sweet-smelling way gardeners can save summer’s herbs.The small pouches filled with any fragrant botanic blend of dried herbs, flower buds or petals can be tucked away in linen closets, bureau drawers, or under pillows.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, September 24, 2026
COMMENTARYGreetings from the Sahara. That’s my new name for this expanse of sand that is our farm. I exaggerate somewhat. The Sahara lacks mesquites.Except I just looked it up.
Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding

Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding

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Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
AUSTIN— With the state’s new fiscal year beginning on Sept. 1, Texas hospitals are expected to lose $27 million per day in additional Medicaid funding, according to the Texas Standard.
LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD with the possibilities of add-ins, and pasta shapes, for this delicious and healthy garden salad. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD with the possibilities of add-ins, and pasta shapes, for this delicious and healthy garden salad. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Pass the pasta salad!

Angelina L
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Pasta salad makes the perfect side dish for end-of-summer barbeques, fried chicken and many other entrées you find yourself serving this time of year.There really isn’t much of a recipe to follow when we mix together cooked pasta, fresh vegetables, a light dressing, and a little seasoning or herbs.
Chains and more chains

Chains and more chains

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Chains and more chains

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Daddy always carried a chain in the trunk of the car. If we needed towing, we had the chain.Mother always said it was there mainly because Daddy liked to help people. Yes, we towed a few broken-down vehicles. He loved it.
Plant Color in September

Plant Color in September

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Plant Color in September

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, September 10, 2026
West Texas still has 6 to 8 weeks of seasonal growing weather before our average first frost date.
Just plain old dogs

Just plain old dogs

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Just plain old dogs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
TUMBLEWEEDAs the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.Just plain old dogsWe’ve had three dogs.
In recent weeks, the City of Turkey has had issues with its water tower and water lines. But perhaps, a solution may be coming soon. | COURTESY PHOTO

In recent weeks, the City of Turkey has had issues with its water tower and water lines. But perhaps, a solution may be coming soon. | COURTESY PHOTO

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TURKEY WATER WOES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
No regrets

No regrets

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No regrets

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
No regrets.When somebody says they have none, I think they just haven’t been paying attention.Then the Edith Piaf song plays in my head. When she belts out “je ne regrette rien,” you gotta believe her.The double negatives reinforce the sentiment. “I do not regret nothing,” she sings. Yes, I know.