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TUMBLEWEED SMITH

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

News Staff
Friday, May 22, 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.
Time to grow

Time to grow

Time to grow

Sue Jane Sullivan
Friday, May 22, 2026
Body The seed is in the ground / Now may we rest in hope. — Wendell Berry, “Sabbath VII, ” 1982Wendell Berry’s literature (poetry, essays, books) would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or coffee table.
WITH A PASTA MACHINE, I have used this lasagna recipe for years, tweaking it from time to time. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

WITH A PASTA MACHINE, I have used this lasagna recipe for years, tweaking it from time to time. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Ya gotta love lasagna

Angelina L
Friday, May 22, 2026
Body I’ve tried my handat making pasta dough— nothing complicated, just a very basic dough recipe, rolling it out paper-thin and cutting it into squares to make ravioli—sometimes with success, sometimes not.
30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

News Staff
Friday, May 22, 2026
Body 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Congratulations go to Kyle Fuston with the Silverton branch of First National Bank. The bank invited the community Friday to come into the branch and celebrate’s Kyle’s 30 years of banking. 
PROUD PATRIOTISM will fill the Roaring Springs park Monday, May 25, as community members honor the sacrifice of forebears to the service of their country. | TINA BROOKS PHOTO

PROUD PATRIOTISM will fill the Roaring Springs park Monday, May 25, as community members honor the sacrifice of forebears to the service of their country. | TINA BROOKS PHOTO

Memorial Day program slated for May 25 in Roaring Springs

Staff Reports
Friday, May 22, 2026
Body Memorial Day in the U.S. is a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom and the courage of those who paid the ultimate price to defend it.
Texas most at-risk state for hail damage

Texas most at-risk state for hail damage

Texas most at-risk state for hail damage

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— Everything is bigger in Texas, including the hail, according to Cotality’s 2026 Severe Convective Storm Risk Report, published in the Statesman.
Some feel-good things

Some feel-good things

Some feel-good things

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body Joy may seem elusive at times, but I like to think that there are people among us who know just when to write the song, produce the movie, make the podcast, or publish the book that could evoke some smiles.Recording artist Amy Grant’s new album was released last week.
FAMILY FAVORITE Chicken Tinga tacos is one dish I will always drop everything and make for my own son. Enjoy food made fresh! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

FAMILY FAVORITE Chicken Tinga tacos is one dish I will always drop everything and make for my own son. Enjoy food made fresh! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Family, food and memories

Angelina L
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMMore than a few years ago, I recall driving down the road with my 18-year-old son sitting in the front passenger seat. This had been a rare occasion since the day he acquired his own driver’s license.