Leafy greens and figs in late summer

Body Cut and come again. Gardeners that sowed seeds of leafy greens suggested in the “What to Plant Now” August 6 column likely already have established plantlets. Thirty- or 40-day-old greens will soon be ready for harvesting using the “cut and come again” method.

Linnie Pearl’s bread pudding

Body Linnie Pearl grew irises and other beautiful plants. She made tiny dresses for my naked dolls and knitted booties for the ones that lost their shoes. She was so gentle, and always smelled soft — like powder. Linnie was the perfect grandmother.

Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk

Body AUSTIN— Both the Texas House and Senate have passed a mid-decade redistricting bill that positions the GOP to pick up five additional congressional seats next year.

The fine art of giving directions

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COM“Go four blocks south, turn right on Elm St., drive past the second playground with the yellow ribbons tied around the monkey bars, and then turn left on McGregor Ave.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comBRISCOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m., county courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806)823-2131COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m.

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.

What happens in Benjamin…

Body Shed a Little LightLast week I spent almost three days in Benjamin, Texas, located at the junction of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 82.More than two-thirds of my existence has been living at the junction of U.S.

Special session ends; Dems return with new demands

Body AUSTIN— With a quorum- breaking number of House Democrats still out of state (as of last week), House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, gaveled the first special session to an end Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott immediately called a second special session that has already convened.

TALES FROM 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.