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Wayland Flying Queens Museum grand opening set for Feb. 18 in Plainview

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Wayland Flying Queens Museum grand opening set for Feb. 18 in Plainview

Staff Reports

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Body PLAINVIEW— Imagine a Beechcraft Bonanza airplane flying above as you walk onto a shiny wooden basketball floor, where you are surrounded by historic championship memorabilia, basketball shoes, travel uniforms, and jerseys that bring collegiate sports legends to life.

Echoes that remain

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Echoes that remain

News Staff

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Body For the most part, the subtropical zone in which we Texans live has four distinct climate patterns during the course of 365 days. We plan our wardrobes and activities, adjusting to nature as it obediently defers to Earth’s tilt on its annual trip around the Sun.

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raise

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Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Texas Press Association

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Body A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep.

A lack of shellac

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The 501

News Staff

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Shellac. Don’t take it for granted. Shellac is tediously produced by tiny lac bugs working on plantations in places like India. PETA is taking the bugs’ side. Seriously. Bought any shellac lately? Own anything shellacked? Have you ever been shellacked?

These are a few of my non-favorite things

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These are a few of my non-favorite things

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Body After reading a Washington Post editorial today about the new dress code for women in the Missouri State Legislature, I feel my head starting to explode. This could get both problematic and messy. Before I lose my ever-lovin’ mind, let me rant.

Preserve, protect, promote: County Historical Commissions and what they do

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Preserve, protect, promote: County Historical Commissions and what they do

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Body This month each of Texas’s 254 counties appointed or reappointed groups of local citizens who have pledged to serve twoyear terms as custodians and promoters of their local heritage. I’m referring to your County Historical Commission (CHC).

Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

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Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Body Olives pack lots of flavor. They add a salty, brininess that can’t be matched. When I’m eating light and want to add richness and depth to a salad or pasta, for example, I reach for olives.

To thine own tunes be true

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To thine own tunes be true

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Body Warning: If songwriting is of zero interest to you, skip to the end for an all-purpose moral. At that point, you’ll have to backtrack if the mention of a purple mountain piques your curiosity. Sorry.

The sweetest Labrador

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The sweetest Labrador

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body This week my daughter Emily and her family will say goodbye to their 15-year-old Labrador, Abbey. With two children who have not known life without their dog, the loss will be especially hard. It was the classic tale of college love, how Abbey came to be Emily’s.

Run for something

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Run for something

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body All of us have heard the stories of the glory days of our hometowns. “Nowadays” may not be as vibrant and bustling as things were in the good old days. But here’s the good news. There’s always potential for improvement.