Community & Opinion

New laws taking effect in NewYear

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body AUSTIN— A spate of new laws took effect on Jan. 1, The Dallas Morning News reported. Here’s a brief summary of the most notable new laws now in force:• County sheriff’s offices are now required to cooperate with U.S.

Tootin’ the tubas

News Staff

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public And Civic Meetings Coming Up

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body MATADOR CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255SILVERTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING, THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 6 p.m., 700 Loretta St., Silverton, (806) 639-6300KING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.

Good boy names for triplets

Hanaba Munn Welch

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body Good boy names for tripletsMelchior, Caspar and Balthasar. Gotta love those names.At some point in my life these three guys made their way into my collection of extra-biblical knowledge.

The folding of clothes

Sue Jane Sullivan

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMThe laundromat was not crowded on Sunday morning, not in this Bible Belt community where most people were either on the pews or had optioned for Saturday night mass.

Four big moves from the Lege in 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: • Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.

More than 4 million real Christmas trees sold in Texas annually

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— Real Christmas trees are an important contributor to the Texas economy, according to Texas A&M Forest Service, with more than 4 million sold each year. That generated a total economic contribution of $812.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past.Faithful friends who were dear to us Will be near to us no more.

STAR OF THE SHOW A simple Bundt cake can easily be a showstopper for your table, especially when it’s as dense and decadent as this Coconut Cream Pound Cake. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Coconut cream pound cake

Angelina L

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body Delight your family and guests with a stunning dessert table. Dressing the table with your finest linens and holiday décor emphasizes how special the celebration is.

Got a small space? Grow a tiny Christmas tree

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body CUISINE & CULTUREGardeners wanting a live Christmas tree but have little space for a fresh cut tree the Norfolk Island Pine can substitute as a sweet, tiny Christmas tree.