Slipping through our fingers

The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup, I say a little prayer for you….(“I Say a Little Prayer,” Bacharach/David) This beginning week of school lends itself to a variety of emotions for families, but I am particularly mindful of those sending a firstborn to school for the first time.Parents...

Dish up homemade cinnamon ice cream

You are sure to notice all the varieties of gorgeous fruits in season. Peaches, berries and cherries, as well as other fresh fruits, are at the peak of perfection for this season.All this fresh, juicy fruit has me thinking about luscious, homemade cobblers this summer.

Harvesting and storing garlic

There is no absolute window to harvest garlic, but late summer is a good time. There are two types of garlic: softneck and hardneck.

Possessed by possessions

COMMENTARYSaying goodbye to a good buy ain’t easy. It’s even harder to let go of something that cost a lot — maybe too much — when you acquired it. Right?Consider wardrobes.

Paxton sues to remove 13 absent Democrat House members

AUSTIN— Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 of the more than 50 House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and effectively halt the special session to prevent a mid-decade redistricting plan, the Austin American-Statesman reported.“These cowards...

MEET THE NEW LOCKNEY TEACHERS

Lockney ISD kicked off its new school year this week and many new faces have joined the school. Here are their stories. 

Knee-jerk reactions

Shed a Little LightMy right knee has been very knee-dy the past few years. So, under the knife I went, emerging bionic and a bit broken.I was naïve when it came to the recovery process. Most former athletes carry a hubris that is counterproductive to reality of major trauma to a major joint.

GOP legislators unveil redistricting map as Dems flee

AUSTIN— Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a middecade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported.State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber.“This is not a decision we make...

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Powerhouse salad

In cooler months I tend to make grain bowls with heavier ingredients such as barley and sweet potatoes. But during the warmer months I take advantage of the cool, crisp, fresh ingredients of summer.This recipe offers so much protein that I call it a powerhouse.