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Texas schools see little change in TEA grading

Texas schools see little change in TEA grading

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Texas schools see little change in TEA grading

Texas Press Association
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body AUSTIN— Texas public school campuses and districts received their state report cards late last week from the Texas Education Agency, with most showing little change from the previous school year, The Texas Tribune reported.

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Quitaque City Council addresses city cleanup

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body The Quitaque city council held their regular meeting on July 13, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Margaret Davis.Council members Keisha Ruff, Vance Farley, Cayson George and Roland Hamilton were present. Member Heidi Valdez was absent.
TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body TUMBLEWEEDAs 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 StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.
SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes plant official

SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes plant official

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SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes plant official

Texas Press Association
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body What CEO Elon Musk says will be the world’s largest computer chip manufacturing plant is planned for Grimes County, east of College Station, the Austin American- Statesman reported.In a joint announcement last week, SpaceX and Tesla unveiled an initial $16.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BATCHES of these decadent cookies will make any young student in your house rush home for an afternoon treat. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BATCHES of these decadent cookies will make any young student in your house rush home for an afternoon treat. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Angelina L
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI’m not sure I’ve ever met a chocolate chip cookie I didn’t like, but this jazzedup version is at the top of the list. The texture and depth of flavor are unmatched.
Blank, blanker, blankest

Blank, blanker, blankest

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Blank, blanker, blankest

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body If your mind is blank, check Facebook. You can end up blanker.Or can you? “Blanker” should not be a word—not even for taking potshots at oft-maligned Facebook. “Blanker” falls in the same category as “uniquer.
Spider mites are pesky pests

Spider mites are pesky pests

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Spider mites are pesky pests

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTUREA friend asked what to do about spider mites that had infested her friend’s geraniums. They are troublesome. Spider mites go hand in hand with dry, hot weather.
MEET THE OWLS

MEET THE OWLS

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MEET THE OWLS

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body  Last week Silverton ISD hosted Meet the Owls to kick off the new football season.
MOTLEY 4-H

MOTLEY 4-H

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MOTLEY 4-H

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body Club members have been busy this summer working on their “Helping Hands for Healthy Living” project. Their hard work is paying off as they have been able to share their garden harvest with Motley County Senior Citizens.