The answers are blowin’ in the wind

Body Shed a Little LightMy granddaughters reveled in a spring break filled with family time, jumping on the backyard trampoline, playing on their pedal scooters, foot races in the front yard on dry grass, and watching NCAA basketball with their parents.

Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war

Body AUSTIN—Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Sam is making another move

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.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADORMASONICLODGE meeting,Thursday, March 20, meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by 7:30 p.m. meeting, Lodge Building, 807 Bailey St.

Dear Elon

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMSUE JANE SULLIVANMore than any other country in the history of the world, twenty-first century United States should be functioning like a well-oiled machine.

Cajun red beans and rice

Body A mix of rice and beans is one of life’s simple pleasures, and it rings true for several types of cuisine. The two most common origins of this dish are Cajun, and Mexican.

Borrow eyes — see things afresh

Body If you find yourself driving across Texas and you’ve seen it all before, just imagine you’re somebody else.My cousin Idella died. I went to her funeral in faraway Dumas. For about 200 miles of mostly U. S. 287 I stayed on the phone with my friend Marilyn from New Orleans.

Spring color with snapdragons

Body Cheer up drab gardens with a splash of color by planting cool season annuals like alyssum, pansies, dianthus, Johnny Jump-ups, or snapdragons. The instant color of spring blossoms is a release from the winter doldrums.

House proposes $7.5 billion in new school funding

Body AUSTIN— Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year.

Take a bow

Body Shed a Little LightWe come from a school with no auditorium, we practice in my classroom, sometimes the bus barn concrete floor, and sometimes in a neighborhood school's auditorium that has closed its doors.