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Floyd commissioners discuss budget changes

During a special meeting of the Floyd County Commissioners Court June 23, commissioners approved payment of claims and accounts against the county and County Judge Marty Lucke led discussion regarding a commissioners court order to add an 'Inquiry License' for the sheriff to the LGS Case Management...

Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Grilled potato salad a new twist on summer favorite

My family has many versions of potato salad we enjoy. I still love the one my mom has always made with whipped potatoes, mustard, pickles, onion and boiled eggs. And my aunt used to make a good German potato salad.

Thumping tomatoes

CUISINE & CULTURESummer months have taken a toll on many tomato plants. What is a gardener to do about tomatoes that have flowers but no fruit.

Catch 'em where you find 'em

COMMENTARYThe daughter of a friend of mine has a friend with a fresh new boyfriend. She found him “in the wild.”Apparently that’s the term that applies to a man (or woman) you catch sans dating app. Risks prevail either way, but nothing beats a wild-caught fish.

Abbott calls latest session his ‘best’

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2.The Dallas Morning News reported that the governor believes the “school choice” bill that passed will rejuvenate the state’s education system.“More important for Texans, this...

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Flowering tea gardens

Today’s column is the third in a series of three on growing personal tea gardens. The first column, May 29, highlighted the garden herbs peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, and fennel; the second column, June 5, suggested teas made from the drought tolerant plants Echinacea, lavender, and yarrow.

Corn masa pancakes

Gluten-free pancakes can be accomplished in many forms, but I’m intrigued by the application of corn masa in ways one might not expect.