The ever-expanding Texas Tech

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.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADORCITYCOUNCIL Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255 PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, March 17, 6 p.m.

The 501

Body Scams, Latin and Pony ExpressBona vacantia.Sounds like Latin for “Bon voyage!” But isn’t. It means “ownerless property.

Voucher bill has backing of House majority

Body AUSTIN— A slim majority of Texas Housemembers have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education.

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.

The muscle of compassion

Body Compassion is not a switch we can turn off and on when it is convenient. Feeling something deep in our gut when we encounter hurting people is not as simple as deciding that this time we will care. Compassion is a muscle, and this muscle grows by being exercised.

Baker named TxDOT Childress assistant area engineer

Body CHILDRESS—Jordan Baker, P.E., was recently named the Childress District Assistant Area Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation and will assume duties in the Childress Area Office on March 1. Baker earned his license as a professional engineer in December of 2024.

The 501

Body So what have you been doing?Moos over news.In the winter that’s how it goes. Needy cows have a way of crowding out anything else that’s happening anywhere.

House unveils its voucher version

Body AUSTIN— Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools.

Muffin-tin lasagna a filling feast

Body Muffin tin-meals are a fun way to rework a traditional recipe. It’s a great method for creating pre-portioned meals. And it seems meals cooked in this manner are always a hit with kids; something about a mini version of anything is intriguing.