We got lucky

Body About a half an hour before sunrise Sunday, the City of Spur posted on its Facebook page that a main water valve on West Harris Street was leaking, and that the city’s water had to be shut down. Whether winter storm Landon was a factor in the leak is yet to be known.

Early primary voting starts on Valentine’s Day

Body AUSTIN—Early voting in the March 1 primary begins on Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 25. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18.

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.

More filings added in city, school elections

Body Only one week remains if you’re interested in running for city council or school board— filing time has begun for most area entities.

Changing the “Groundhog Day” phenom in elections

Body The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Two proposed amendments on May ballot

Body AUSTIN—Voters who go to the polls for municipal and school board elections on May 7 will also be asked to decide on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

Planting political signs? Keep them in bloom with proper placement

Body During campaign season, the landscape blooms with a special kind of flower – the political sign. Unlike wildflowers that are welcome anywhere, putting campaign signs on public lands is illegal. Before you plant that sign, learn the law and help keep Texas beautiful.

Frosted cinnamon rolls a delicious heirloom recipe

Body Most yeast bread recipes can be made into loaves, rolls, and even cinnamon rolls. I recently tried making cinnamon rolls with my aunt’s yeast bread/roll recipe and it worked very well.

Tip the harmonica player

Body Everybody can’t do everything. That slogan makes me feel better about never having run off with the circus. I like to think I coined the saying myself, but somebody else probably said it first.

Who’s running for what, when and where

Body Dozens of local candidates are running for county office in the March 1 primary. Those on the ballot include county judges, half of the commissioners, treasurer, clerk, justice of the peace and party chairs.