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In a word, community

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMChange is hard for me. Obviously: my employer has remained the same since 1978 upon college graduation.

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Body 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.

Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

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Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported.

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2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public And Civic Meetings Comingup

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, March. 23, 6 p.m., admin board room, 1600 Bundy St., Matador, (806) 3472676 PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m., admin board room, 810 Goodwin Ave.

Lemon jewels perfect for spring celebration

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Lemon jewels perfect for spring celebration

Angelina L

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMMiniature desserts are often the way to go for special occasions when you have people coming and going. They are easy to walk around with or grab as you go by the table – very transportable.

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body COMMENTARYof a wheeler-dealer. Me, I got the not-a-wheeler-dealer gene.Mother always said Daddy actually liked giving the other guy the best end of the deal. Daddy walked on high moral ground.Not me. I’m just not a good haggler. I’ll admit it.

National Flower Day

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National Flower Day

From Ellen Peffley

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body CUISINE & CULTUREGardeners have two celebrations to look forward to this week. This year National Flower Day falls on Saturday, March 21, which is the spring equinox, the first official day of spring.

An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

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An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

Kelley Shannon

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body COMMENTA R Y | CONTACTSunshine week 2026 in TexasFREEDOM OF INFORMATION FOUNDATION OFTEXASAs we watch over our government, it’s often about the money.Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay?

A little help from my friends

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A little help from my friends

News Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body Shed a Little Light SUE JANE SULLIVANUpon the occasion of turning 70 this week, I am turning to some of my literary friends whose words continue to serve as companion and counsel.

Primary turnout smashes recent midterm records

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Primary turnout smashes recent midterm records

Texas Press Association

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body AUSTIN— Nearly 4.5 million Texans voted in the Democratic and Republican primaries, according to The Texas Tribune, surpassing recent turnout numbers. A total of 2.3 million ballots were cast in the Democratic primary and 2.