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.

Half a century

Body Fifty years.One of my newspaper assignments this year has been Texas high school basketball, specifically two small schools in neighboring counties.I found myself this week on the campus of Abilene Christian University, where my parents met and fell in love.

Peanut butter Bundt cake

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUE A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to participate in a West Texas peanut tour. The South Plains is home to a robust peanut industry. Texas is one of the largest peanut producing states in the nation.

Rained-on cakes and chainsaws

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHRemember that song about the cake that got left out in the rain?Well, you shouldn’t leave a battery-powered chainsaw out in the rain either.Don’t tell my husband. Thankfully, he’s not in my readership.Back to the cake. What a great song!

Not all onion varieties are equal

Body CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYIt is time to get onions in the garden. For the gardener, that means in order to have bulbs mature for harvest at the expected time the right variety needs to have been planted at the right time.

SILVERTON AT TAFE

Body Silverton TAFE students had a great state conference. They had 10 students compete at the state level in Dallas. April finished up her term as the State Historian. Landry was top 5 in her competition.

STATE BOUND

Body Congratulations go to Guthrie’s FCCLA participants who qualified for State competition. Jewel Johnson and Hallie Irons took 1st place in Repurpose and Redesign, Level 2.

What’s to come?

Body “You can’t predict with certainty what jobs the world will need in ten years—and you certainly can’t find one and freeze it in place. But the world will still need wisdom and integrity and creativity and care.” – Russell D.

Paducah ISD calls bond election for May 2

Body According to a news release from the school district Feb. 24, Paducah ISD has voted to pursue a bond election to authorize $11.5 million for construction and renovation projects, as well as additional technology.The election has been called for May 2, 2026.

Natural born storyteller

Body Jo Bird could hardly say three words without laughing. She laughed at her own stories, which were actually stories from her experiences. Her topics were endless.She could make a trip to the dentist or hospital sound hilarious.