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.

Tips for Mexican-style beef tips and rice

Southwestern cuisine has long been a favorite in this column. I strive to learn new dishes on a regular basis. I’m inspired by travel, good local ingredients, and a love for Mexican food. I’m also inspired by family stories.

On Sunshine Week and Daylight Saving Time

Two events that shed light on a broad spectrum come to a confluence this week. On Sunday, March 13 Daylight Saving Time resumes, which means—if you can’t remember whether to spring or fall backward or forward—that in most parts of the U.S. we all get an extra hour of sunshine at the end of the day.

Two propositions on constitutional amendment ballot May 7

AUSTIN — Texas Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza has drawn the ballot order for the two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the ballot for the May 7, 2022 Election.

Several races headed to runoffs

AUSTIN—A number of statewide races are headed for a May 24 runoff after the votes were tallied in the March 1 primary.

Fun with words

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.

Cinderellas of 2022 girls’ basketball

The year 2022 has been an amazing one for high school girls’ basketball. Among our three newspapers, The Texas Spur, The Caprock Courier and the Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon our team, including freelance stringers and photographers and ourselves, cover 10 girls’ basketball teams in eight counties.

State high court hears challenge to abortion law

AUSTIN— The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week on the question of whether state regulators can be sued by abortion providers hoping to block enforcement of the state’s restrictive abortion law, known as Senate Bill 8.

A Love Affair with a House

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.

Early voting ends Friday

AUSTIN—Early voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.