TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.

Supreme Court blocks lower court redistricting ruling

Body AUSTIN— The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state’s new congressional map, allowing the new districts to stay in place, at least for now.

Me first

Body When the Red Army marched into Poland in 1945 (Germany had seized the country six years earlier), U.S.S. R. leader Joseph Stalin believed his troops were entitled to take what they wanted.

TEA releases financial accountability ratings

Body AUSTIN— More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Body 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 StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.

Special sides for your Thanksgiving table

Body Candles, burlap table runners, and mini pumpkins— they all lend an assist to in setting a festive Thanksgiving table, but it’s really the side dishes we all want to see. And a beautiful roasted turkey deserves the best side dishes to accompany it on the Thanksgiving table.

Estate sales tell all

Body If you’ve ever attended an estate sale, you’ve traipsed through someone’s home and taken an intimate look at how they lived. Sometimes they’re still alive somewhere, but not in the home they once held dear. Chances are you don’t-didn’t know them.

Chemistry in the garden

Body Vibrant color palettes of autumn are arriving in West Texas. The environmental interaction of shorter days, longer nights and cooler temperatures signal physiological changes inside leaf tissues bringing about a full display the wonder of the color chemistry of leaf tissues.

Caprock Public Library, grant opportunity for juniors, seniors

Body For those interested, there is a new scholarship opportunity. The Horatio Alger Association is offering 600+ scholarships up to $25,000 each for those who qualify.

Mayfields to celebrate 70th anniversary Nov. 23

Body Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mayfield of Silverton will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday, Nov. 23.Mayfield and the former Joni Douglas were married November 23, 1955, at the Methodist church in Clovis, N.M.