Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

Body On April 30, 2026, historians, roadgeeks and tourist destinations raised a hurrah when the Main Street of America turned a century old—and celebrated the myriad landmarks that have survived for visitors from around the world to appreciate.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Body As 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.

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Body HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY? The famous Chicago-to-L.A.

The 501

Body Lose weight with the Cat DietDiets come. Diets go. Live long enough, and you’ll survive several.Remember the grapefruit diet? That one sticks in my mind. So does the diet that purposely triggers ketosis, which is bad news if it happens to your flock of sheep. Just saying.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Body As 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.

The Mother Road celebrates America 250

Body Route 66 Centennial Celebrates America’s 250th with Official U.S. Semiquincentennial Publication and Exclusive Centennial PostersIn our collection of Route 66 memorabilia are scores of items bearing the instantly-recognizable “66” highway shield.

2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255KING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, July 13, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806) 596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, July 13, 6 p.m.

Rural counties face hurdles in regulating data centers

Body AUSTIN— Rural counties trying to slow or even block data center construction are finding they have limited legal authority, the Texas Standard reported.

The great debaters of Wiley College

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.

Degrees of disappointment

Body Degrees of disappointmentThe most regretted college degree choice is journalism. I read that on Facebook.Sociology is second. Today’s journalism majors apparently find it hard to get their dream jobs. Alas.In my college days, I was in awe of all journalism majors.