TALES FROM

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.

Less than a week remains in legislative session

Body AUSTIN— With the legislative session ending on Monday, June 2, lawmakers are scrambling to pass or kill bills, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

The 501

Body So what’s in your garage?Nothing sells quite like oceanfront property, in Arizona or wherever. You can launch your boat off your deck. You can go to sleep to the sound of the waves rolling in.

Class of 2025: It takes a (bigger) village

Body I don’t know many of you personally (I’m stuck inside the newsroom too often!).

Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

Body AUSTIN— Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.The latest version of House Bill 2 was unveiled at a Senate hearing Thursday.

Sheet pan peach cobbler

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI’m more than ready for peach season. Fresh, juicy peaches alone hit the spot on a hot day. And peach cobblers are the perfect dessert for summertime barbeques.

Secondhand grease to broken glass

Body COMMENTARYRecycle. How long has it been a word?Not that long. An online etymology dictionary says it’s from the 1920s and originally referred to a process used in petroleum refineries. My mind jumps to those tank trucks that haul off French fry oil from fast food restaurants.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Body Silverton ISD Superintendent Michelle Francis (left) recently recognized Beth Nickerson, who teaches math, as the Silverton 2024-25 teacher of the year.

PADUCAH FFA

Body The Cottle County Farm Bureau made a $500 donation last week to the Paducah FFA

VALLEY SENIOR PLAY

Body Valley seniors entertained the school and the community with their senior play, 'Freaky Tiki' Monday night.