Kelly’s collection of marbles

Body Kelly Draper of Llano is a retired professor of puppetry at Lamar University in Beaumont. He performed with his puppets at symphony orchestra concerts all over the country, illustrating the music to children.

Gather ye rosebuds…

Body Poetry. Yep, I am writing about it again because of 100 minutes spent in Walmart with my granddaughter. But before I get to that, here’s a poetry story from just last week that made me want to pen a limerick.

Paxton trial completes first week

Body AUSTIN— The first week of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the Senate ended with his former lead law enforcement officer testifying an Austin developer alleged to have bribed Paxton constructed a “conspiracy theory” that federal officials...

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Body went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

Life in the mirror

Body It is with a gracious spirit that I thank the editors/ publishers of your newspaper for welcoming back Check Your Mirrors. The return to writing this column after a summer hiatus makes me chuckle at this life into which I have stumbled at the age of 67.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH If you’ve never met your son’s girlfriend and she’s coming to dinner, try to make a good impression in case you end up liking her. We did, and we did. Yep, they’re still married. We still like her.

2023 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT public hearing to present proposed budget and tax rate, Wednesday, August 30, 5:45 p.m., followed by 6 p.m.

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

Body AUSTIN— The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Lean and tasty zucchini rollatini

Body In a typical summer season, we would have an abundance of zucchini and other squash in our garden. However, for a couple of years we have dealt with squash bugs that have ultimately messed with our growing season. So my zucchini adventures have been few and far between lately.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES TO...

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