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Behind the scenes of the newspapers

Behind the scenes of the newspapers

Behind the scenes of the newspapers

If you work at a newspaper, you rarely have time to contemplate the future of the industry.
State climatologist: Texas getting hotter

State climatologist: Texas getting hotter

State climatologist: Texas getting hotter

AUSTIN—The state climatologist recently predicted that Texas will continue to get hotter and for longer periods of time during the next 15 years.
Rep. Ken King to visit Caprock counties Oct. 25

Rep. Ken King to visit Caprock counties Oct. 25

Rep. Ken King to visit Caprock counties Oct. 25

On Monday, October 25, Texas State Rep. Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 87th regular legislative session as well as the special sessions that followed.
Adams moves to South Texas newspaper group

Adams moves to South Texas newspaper group

Adams moves to South Texas newspaper group

You’ve seen her at commissioners’ courts and city councils, community events and school boards— and enjoyed her “Backstage” columns with their musicthemed title tie-ins.
Francis sisters do well at State Fair

Francis sisters do well at State Fair

Francis sisters do well at State Fair

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Results in Dallas this week: Brenna Francis, 2nd in Class 16, Medium Wool; Laney, 4th in class, 14 Medium Wool; and Maddie, 12th in Class 17 Medium Wool. Congratulations to all these exhibitors from Silverton!
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal combines health and flavor

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal combines health and flavor

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal combines health and flavor

I’ve heard a lot of talk about “savory” oatmeal. But I like a little sweet with my oats. (It’s like most other grains, so why not? We eat sweetened rice when we make rice pudding, but most commonly dine on savory rice dishes.
Don’t let the pews take over

Don’t let the pews take over

Don’t let the pews take over

If life gets dull, switch pews Yep, I made a new friend at church. More about him later. Nope, I wasn’t in my regular pew. Strangely enough, it’s thanks to a very irregular pew scenario that I know anything at all about my great-grandfather John.
Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.