Summer school

Body Regardless of one’s job or age, summer seems to be the time when we all experience some change of schedule. If you are an educator or student, the welcome nine weeks away from the classroom gives you the chance to rest and rejuvenate.

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.

Attracting birds to the garden

Body CUISINE & CULTUREIt’s tough to cultivate a hobby of birdwatching (see the May 20 column) without birds. Today’s column discusses ways to attract birds to the garden: make sure birds have what they need on a consistent basis, primarily a food source and available water.

To or to? Plus Orangeburg

Body COMMENTARYMore than you wanted to know.Sounds like a good title for my next book. Capitalize everything but the “to.” Or should it be capitalized too because it’s part of an infinitive? An infinitive “to” deserves more than a lower-case “t.” My opinion. I could be wrong.

Prep for picnics includes pie

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMSummer is synonymous with picnics and car trips, or packing a lunch to take to the lake.Cherry Hand Pies are perfectly portable and oh so good for an all-American picnic. The flaky crust and sweet-tart cherries hit the spot.

Quitaque’s Bison Café reopens May 26

Body According to the latest Facebook posting from West Texas restaurateur Delma Ibarra, the longtime Quitaque favorite Bison Café, which was originally established in 2018 near the “gateway” to Caprock Canyons State Park in downtown Quitaque, was set to serve customers once...

Join in on the conversation!

Body Are you interested in joining your community in conversation?Caprock Public Library will be hosting the American Conversation Project!

Alanis graduates from South Plains College

Body Cristina Valdez Alanis of Silverton, Texas, graduated with the Associate in Science in General Studies from South Plains College in Spring 2026.Valdez Alanis was among more than 800 students recognized for their academic achievements and resilience in a changing world.

RETIREMENTS

Body Silverton ISD shared a very special congratulations with their 2026 retirees earlier this week. Michelle Francis celebrated 35 years in education, teaching and administration, serving the past several years as superintendent.

SILVERTON GRADUATION

Body Last week, Silverton High School celebrated as 15 graduates completed their high school careers. The valedictorian was Maddie Francis, and the salutatorian was Cooper Mullins.