Harvesting and storing garlic

Body CUISINE & CULTUREThere is no absolute window to harvest garlic, but late summer is a good time. There are two types of garlic: softneck and hardneck.

GOP legislators unveil redistricting map as Dems flee

Body AUSTIN— Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a middecade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported.State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber.

Knee-jerk reactions

Body Shed a Little LightMyrightkneehasbeen very knee-dy the past few years. So, under the knife I went, emerging bionic and a bit broken.I was naïve when it came to the recovery process.

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.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHIs anybody ready to fly up?Nothing beats getting off to a good start unless it’s reaching a good ending.“Once upon a time … and they lived happily ever after.” Fairy tales set the standard for beginnings and endings.Or do they?

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.

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.

Abbott: Flooding death toll now at 135

Body AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.

Questionable questionnaires

Body The 501 Questionable questionnaires“At what age did you start smoking?”That was the first question on the register-ahead-oftime questionnaire I filled out for my orthopedist. I’m not blaming him.

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.