Reading—from comics days to iPhone

Body Some parents tamper with the truth. Mine gave me the straight scoop — nearly always. My mother generally told me more than I wanted to know. She was all about teaching me stuff. Except she let me think flyspecks were fly eggs until I pressed her on the issue.

Voter registration deadline for primary approaches

Body AUSTIN— The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S.

All aboard!

Body It would be a disservice to romanticize my recent train trip, one that took me toVirginiaandthentoNorth Carolina and then back to Slidell, Louisiana. The fact that the trip was not luxurious or at times convenient does not minimize the advantages of traveling by rail.

A real Texas ranch experi

Body TUMBLEWEED 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.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com City and State offices as well as banking institutions will be closedMonday,January15,inobservanceofDr.MartinLuther King, Jr., Day. MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, Jan.

Unjust desserts in the fundraising racket

Body If you’re gonna tell people what you think, it helps to really know. I don’t always. Some of us see both sides of an issue, and we vacillate.

Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1

Body After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Body TUMBLEWEED 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.

Recycle and refresh in the new year

Body I’mgonnarecycle a few things this new year. I’ll reuse my car, now withover210,000milesonit. My clothes and shoes still fit, so there’s little need to add to the wardrobe as I have no grand openings, awards shows, or premieres to attend. Same friends.

Taking thankful stock at the end of the year

Body By the time you read this, the publisher and editor of these newspapers will be bound for the East Coast to spend the holidays with family and friends.