Seven Dead Puppies

Body As 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 Star State and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.

“Everything” stuffed bagel balls just the thing for snack attack

Body I’ve probably said this more than once in the recent past, but if you follow this column, you know my love of “everythingbagel” seasoning. It’s merely a blend of seeds and such, but I love the combination, and the convenience of keeping it all in one jar.

Who’s got divan knowledge?

Body Sofa or divan? Is there a difference? Doesn’t matter. “Divan” is one of those words lost to the standardization of just about all our terms for everything. Goodbye old words. When I was a child I pondered “sofa” versus “divan.” Sofa sounded softer, but we usually said divan.

Early voting under way in Texas through Feb. 25

Body Voters began showing up at polling places on Valentine’s Day to cast ballots in partisan primary elections—and some were caught by surprise, by the number of races at every level through statewide and, on the Republican side, 10 nonbinding questions regarding policy matters.

Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate

Body AUSTIN—Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.

We got lucky

Body About a half an hour before sunrise Sunday, the City of Spur posted on its Facebook page that a main water valve on West Harris Street was leaking, and that the city’s water had to be shut down. Whether winter storm Landon was a factor in the leak is yet to be known.

Early primary voting starts on Valentine’s Day

Body AUSTIN—Early voting in the March 1 primary begins on Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 25. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18.

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Body As 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 Star State and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.

More filings added in city, school elections

Body Only one week remains if you’re interested in running for city council or school board— filing time has begun for most area entities.

Changing the “Groundhog Day” phenom in elections

Body The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.