Mein kampf to fix door latches

Body The worst planned obsolescence happens behind closed doors. Better said, inside them. Doors stuck closed. I’m describing the failure of our old farm truck door latch cables. Maybe yours too. Truck runs fine. The 7-plusliter diesel engine is legendary.

Senior year reimagined

Body Upon finishing one’s junior year of high school, students would benefit from a life skills curriculum.

TEA directed to make schools safer

Body AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

The Voice That Filled The Stadium

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 Star State and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.

Look in the mirror for answers

Body Years ago, when I came up with the name for my blog posts, you may recall from previous writing that “check your mirrors” was an oft-repeated phrase I uttered when teaching drivers’ education to 15-year-olds. It is a crucial skill, especially when teenagers are behind the wheel.

Local counties among those eligible for low-interest physical loss loans for producers affected by wildfire disasters

Body The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced availability of physical loss loans in Texas that can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses.

Living in the rough at Elbow

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 star state and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.

Saying good-byes to grads, teachers

Body I don’t know how teachers do it. Every year they say goodbye to students they have known and nurtured, sometimes for years and years. It’s got to be tough. Having owned a newspaper since 2018, our team has seen freshmen throughout their high school careers.

Test your knowledge of Memorial Day

Body (Questions provided by www.britannica.com) 1. What was the original name for this day to recognize those who had lost their lives in military service to country? 2. What flower is associated with Memorial Day? 3.

Sales tax holidays for water and energy products May 28–30

Body AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays.