In a word, community

C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMChange is hard for me.

SMITH

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.Writing plays for different occasionsLinda Bond...

Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported.

2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, March. 23, 6 p.m., admin board room, 1600 Bundy St., Matador, (806) 3472676 PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m., admin board room, 810 Goodwin Ave., Paducah, (806) 492-2009KING COUNTY...

Lemon jewels perfect for spring celebration

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMMiniature desserts are often the way to go for special occasions when you have people coming and going. They are easy to walk around with or grab as you go by the table – very transportable.

The 501

COMMENTARYof a wheeler-dealer. Me, I got the not-a-wheeler-dealer gene.Mother always said Daddy actually liked giving the other guy the best end of the deal. Daddy walked on high moral ground.Not me. I’m just not a good haggler. I’ll admit it.

National Flower Day

CUISINE & CULTUREGardeners have two celebrations to look forward to this week.

An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

COMMENTA R Y | CONTACTSunshine week 2026 in TexasFREEDOM OF INFORMATION FOUNDATION OFTEXASAs we watch over our government, it’s often about the money.Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay?

A little help from my friends

Shed a Little Light SUE JANE SULLIVANUpon the occasion of turning 70 this week, I am turning to some of my literary friends whose words continue to serve as companion and counsel.Augustus McCrae (Gus) in “Lonesome Dove” by Larry McMurtryIt ain’t dying I’m talking about, it’s living.

Primary turnout smashes recent midterm records

AUSTIN— Nearly 4.5 million Texans voted in the Democratic and Republican primaries, according to The Texas Tribune, surpassing recent turnout numbers.