A minor prophet (and some music) will light the way

Body A schoolteacher teaches. A writer writes. Both of those demand more of me sometimes than I am able to give.Post-election 2024 is one of those times.

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.

So what’s in your garbage?

Body Some people throw away good stuff. It’s how they live clutter-free, I guess. I wouldn’t know. When I find good stuff our across-the-alley neighbors have discarded in our common garbage bin, I extract it.My latest finds?

The one that got away

Body Last week, I made a sound financial decision. Finally.My history with money is worthy of a Shakespearian play, both tragic and comedic. Never have I lived high on the hog, and stewardship in terms of sharing and caring has been paramount.

Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

Body AUSTIN A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller.

Early voting ends on Friday

Body AUSTIN— Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

Some kind of feller

Body The World Series in late October, no matter what two teams are involved, is an autumn highlight for a baseball fan such as myself. As a lifelong Yankees fan, I find this year’s matchup is even more watchworthy.

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.

Good people did nothing

Body Seven years ago in August 2017, I drove to New York City on a singular mission: to meet and have lunch with a Jewish survivor from World War II, Johanna Reiss. As a little girl, she and her older sister were hidden by a family who placed their lives in peril by doing so.

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.