Grilled cheese three ways

Body The humble grilled cheese sandwich has made its way to the limelight in recent years with gobs of gooey gourmet offerings from street corner diners to fine dining establishments.

Growing up: Consider a vertical garden

Body For gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures.

Self-drivers and mattresses

Body Cars and mattresses. They’ve got a lot in common. It’s where most of us spend much of our time.If you think cars have changed significantly through your lifetime (even if you’re just a teenager—unlikely), it’s true. Fully self-driving cars have hit the pavement.

County Conservation Partners to host annual local work group meeting

Body When: May 13, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: King SWCD Office, 500 East 7th St.

VALLEY SENIORS

Body The Turkey Church of Christ hosted the Valley High School Class of 2026 for a special lunch with a message.

Wildfire risks in Panhandle, West Texas rise

Body Dry windy conditions across West Texas and the Panhandle are rising, the Statesman reported, leading to increased risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings from Canada to Mexico, including those areas in Texas.

Gabe

Body It is a sad inevitability that a school teaching career will come with heartache, none greater than losing a student or former student to death through illness or accident.

Classic macaroni salad a best-bet side for BBQ

Body Some may argue the meat is the star of the show when it comes to barbecueing. It may very well be, but it would never be as good without the supporting side dishes.

Designing living spaces, baling wire

Body Most of us are practicing amateurs. It’s fun. Just rearranging furniture can give you a new lease on life. (Or cause you to stub your toe in the dark.)We also repurpose rooms or add little buildings to our backyards.

Vertical gardens

Body For gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures.