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 prescription

Body My brother-in-law Tim has a gift for using puns and gets a kick out of finding those eyeroll-inducing phrases on social media posts. He texted this one the other day: “The Spaniards harvested these crystals and sent them by ship back to Europe.

More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

Body AUSTIN – Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging from border security to abortion access, education and other issues.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador,(806) 347-2255 GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln.

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.