Congressional Medal of Honor Society website worth a visit

“Your name is the most precious possession you have.” —Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, when speaking to young people Last week, the passing of Hershel W. “Woody” Williams did not register as much attention as the Heard/Depp verdict.

Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants

AUSTIN—Three people were arrested last week by federal authorities in connection with a human smuggling incident that left 53 migrants dead. The migrants were discovered inside a tractor-trailer on San Antonio’s Southwest Side, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.

The amazing mesquitemobile

Gasoline and diesel costs are making me lament the demise of steam engines. Over a hundred years ago, steam took our ancestors all over the map, both by water and by rail. Eventually, someone — namely, the Stanley Brothers — designed a car that ran on steam. Jay Leno has a Stanley Steamer.

Observations from a delivery driver

• Carrying a 35-lb. bucket of kitty litter up three flights of apartment stairs makes me loathe cats even more (except barn cats, which have a valid purpose) • Carrying three bottles of wine, candles, fresh flowers, fresh vegetables, and a brisket up three flights of apartment stairs is a reminder...

Abortion officially illegal in Texas

AUSTIN—The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade effectively ends all legal abortions in Texas within the next 30 days, many news media outlets reported.

TCU has a course in whiskey

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.

Adverbs, adjectives and answering ‘why’

When my granddaughter Lillie cried during swim lessons, her parents handled the situation really well. They explained, simply, that swim lessons were about safety. Her mom and dad prioritized why it was important to learn water safety. If Lillie did not learn to swim, she might fear water.

The wildest, craziest cellist

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.

Buy my potion

“Take this little bottleof ease oil. Worth its weight in gold! Sell you one for fifty cents, give you one, make you a present of another.” Did I break a rule by starting with a quote? At my age, I’ve gotten daring. My parents taught me that medicine show pitch. There’s more.