The muscle of compassion

Compassion is not a switch we can turn off and on when it is convenient. Feeling something deep in our gut when we encounter hurting people is not as simple as deciding that this time we will care. Compassion is a muscle, and this muscle grows by being exercised.

Baker named TxDOT Childress assistant area engineer

CHILDRESS—Jordan Baker, P.E., was recently named the Childress District Assistant Area Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation and will assume duties in the Childress Area Office on March 1.

The 501

So what have you been doing?Moos over news.In the winter that’s how it goes.

House unveils its voucher version

AUSTIN— Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools.

Muffin-tin lasagna a filling feast

Muffin tin-meals are a fun way to rework a traditional recipe. It’s a great method for creating pre-portioned meals. And it seems meals cooked in this manner are always a hit with kids; something about a mini version of anything is intriguing.Mini lasagna cups are handy to pack up for lunches.

Tales of winter, cows, donkeys

By the time you’re reading this we all should be basking in Texas sunshine, reflecting on our days in the 2025 deep freeze and looking at a thin red line of mercury pushing 70. Some of us will have good stories. I hope I don’t. I probably will.

Plant potatoes mid-March for June crop

From the gardenA white potato crop hasa definite spot in spring gardens. Make plans now for a mid-March planting date. Planting mid-March gives plenty of time to grow a summer crop after the tubers are harvested in June.Even gardeners that have never grown potatoes can grow a crop.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Brrr! Winter doesn’t seem to want to leave us, but Wanda and Rose Mary quilted Thursday morning while I stayed home afraid I was taking cold. By noon I was okay and joined them.

Spring Break at Caprock Canyons State Park

Locals and tourists to the Caprock Canyons State Park will have plenty to do this year for Spring Break as Park Interpreter Natalie Smith has a “flock of exciting events” planned.

Briscoe Co. Chili Cook-Off Winners

Here are the winners of this weekend’s Briscoe County Chili cook off.1st - Sha Ebling - Dimmit2nd - Kenny Ebling - Dimmit3rd - Patrick Head - Amarillo4th - Pam Gonzales - Amarillo5th - Leslie Neely - Midland6th - Dallas Dot - Amarillo7th - Donnie Turner - Amarillo8th - Lucy Self - Amarillo9th -...