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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.Jaden took a day off after 150 bee stingsLast...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Courier Staff, I greatly appreciated your article on Matador Health & Rehab, emphasizing the employment of Matador and area natives who have grown into new positions by continuing their education.

Caprock Public Library board sets vision for growth, upcoming programs

Following its library board meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, the Caprock Public Library is looking forward to an active season filled with community events, facility upgrades and new programs designed to bring patrons closer together.To give readers a deeper look at what is ahead, librarian Ariel...

If you’ve got peaches— make peach bread!

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and when you have peaches, make peach bread.

The 501

COMMENTARYWhen I was a child, I wondered what I would do if I got lost in the forest without my cellphone.Yes. I’m being purposely facetious. (I’ve always had trouble knowing exactly what facetious means. I think it always happens on purpose.) Kids didn’t have cellphones back then.

Devastating rose rosette disease

CUISINE & CULTUREThe August 14 column in these pages was devoted to spider mites, the damage they cause, and how to manage the mites.

Texas schools see little change in TEA grading

AUSTIN— Texas public school campuses and districts received their state report cards late last week from the Texas Education Agency, with most showing little change from the previous school year, The Texas Tribune reported.Of the more than 9,000 campuses in the 2025-26 school year, 24% earned an A;...

Quitaque City Council addresses city cleanup

The Quitaque city council held their regular meeting on July 13, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Margaret Davis.Council members Keisha Ruff, Vance Farley, Cayson George and Roland Hamilton were present. Member Heidi Valdez was absent.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.Speaking and writing the changing English...

SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes plant official

What CEO Elon Musk says will be the world’s largest computer chip manufacturing plant is planned for Grimes County, east of College Station, the Austin American- Statesman reported.In a joint announcement last week, SpaceX and Tesla unveiled an initial $16.8 billion investment in a plant called...