The prescription

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

AUSTIN – Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

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., Guthrie, (806) 596-4466 PADUCAHINDEPENDENTSCHOOLDISTRICT board meeting, Monday,...

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

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

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.Who needs the Baker when you’ve got Crazy...

So what’s in your garbage?

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

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

AUSTIN A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller.Recent natural disasters – hurricanes, severe storms and wildfires – have prompted some insurers to limit or even eliminate coverage in...

Early voting ends on Friday

AUSTIN— Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so.

Some kind of feller

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.