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.

Raise a Yeti to Stanley

Body COMMENTARYHANABA MUNN WELCHYeti, Yeti, Yeti. Weren’t we getting significantly overloaded with the big name in insulated mugs, tumblers and ice chests?The Yeti brand was poised to become a generic word like Kleenex, Frigidaire and Hoover.

‘Watch, Pearl’

Body My granddaughters know I am a captive audience. If I make the slightest look away from their dance routines or their coloring or Lego building or trampoline jumping or scooter riding, I hear “Watch, Pearl.”Actually, add an exclamation point. “Watch, Pearl!

Vehicle inspections no longer required

Body AUSTIN— Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles.

Choose gardening for a new year’s resolution

Body From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEYHappy New Year to our West Texas readers! What about those New Year’s resolutions? Some of us have long abandoned even considering making a list, while others make an annual list and stick to it.

Black-eyed pea fritters: nutritional and satisfying

Body ANGELINA L aRUE Black-eyed pea fritters: nutritional and satisfyingPerhaps you are looking for a way to use up leftover black-eyed peas, or you just didn't get enough of them on New Year's Day this year. Fritters are a satisfying option.

One-upping the health peddlers

Body Who’s easily influenced?Me. I just bought green tea and turmeric.Just 50 miles of car radio (beware those AM talk shows) convinced me my body needs antioxidants. A new lifestyle beckons. I’ll soon be unoxidized. Maybe I’ll polish my sax too. Life has tarnished us both.

RETIREMENT PARTY

Body RETIREMENT PARTY Rev. Chuck Harrison of the Matador Methodist Church and his wife, Nancy, were honored by a retirement party on December 15. Harrison’s final sermon at the church was Sunday, Dec. 29. 

Paducah churches join to observe Christmas Eve

Body Alargecrowdattended the annual community candlelight Christmas Eve service held at 6:00 p.m. with ministerial alliance churches of First Christian, First Methodist, Missionary Baptist participating and hosted by First Baptist, Paducah.

Paducah Chamber of Commerce announces 25 Days of Christmas winners

Body The Paducah Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of their 25 Days of Christmas contest for December 2024.Gift certificates or Paducah Bucks that were won may be picked up at the Get Dun Up store downtown for a central location.