Wildfire risks in Panhandle, West Texas rise

Body Dry windy conditions across West Texas and the Panhandle are rising, the Statesman reported, leading to increased risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings from Canada to Mexico, including those areas in Texas.

Gabe

Body It is a sad inevitability that a school teaching career will come with heartache, none greater than losing a student or former student to death through illness or accident.

Classic macaroni salad a best-bet side for BBQ

Body Some may argue the meat is the star of the show when it comes to barbecueing. It may very well be, but it would never be as good without the supporting side dishes.

Designing living spaces, baling wire

Body Most of us are practicing amateurs. It’s fun. Just rearranging furniture can give you a new lease on life. (Or cause you to stub your toe in the dark.)We also repurpose rooms or add little buildings to our backyards.

Vertical gardens

Body For gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures.Vertical gardening as a technique uses a smaller garden ground footprint.

SILVERTON SENIORS

Body SILVERTON SENIORS The Silverton Church of Christ hosted Silverton graduating seniors for lunch this past Thursday and provided an uplifting message for the Class of 2026. 

GUTHRIE UIL REGIONAL

Body GUTHRIE UIL REGIONAL These Guthrie Jaguars—Jacob Loob, Brett Hardin, Landon Richardson, Bentley Marburger, Jewel Johnson, Shaylee Jouett, Madi Adams, Jordan Jernigan, Charlie Loob, Mattie Masterson, Hallie Irons and Laney Jouett, plus Maddee Foster (not pictured)—represented...

TURNING DIRT

Body TURNING DIRT Phase I of reconstruction has begun at the Paducah City Pool. This phase of work will include removal of visible materials from the pool area and leveling of the area just south of the pool.

SPOTLIGHT ON BOB WILLS DAY 2026

Body HALF A CENTURY A gesture from Jody Nix Saturday night at the Bob Wills Center reflects his onstage intensity. Nix was recognized for his loyalty to Bob Wills Day. This year marked his 50th year to attend the event.

Don’t lose the keys

Body “Waiter, I’ll have my meal automated, with a side of artificial intelligence.”It may sound like a scenario that will never happen, but when it comes to technology and progress, I’m not holding my breath.After all, less than 20 years ago the smartphone was introduced.