Honey, we shrank the sausages

Honey, we shrank the sausagesIs the world getting smaller? Only figuratively.Vienna sausages, on the other hand, really are shrinking. I suspect it’s a global phenomenon, except perhaps in Vienna, where it’s not likely you can find any.Remember when it was a struggle to extract the first sausage?

Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns

AUSTIN— Drought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle.Massive storms in late April and into May caused flooding and wind damage in...

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Correction

In our page-one story and cutline June 13, “Harrison honored for 46 years of weather observations,” we misidentified the presenter of the award to Harrison as Gary Skwira of NWS Lubbock.

Comptroller’s office distributes more than $44K in sales tax to Floyd County municipalities in May

AUSTIN— Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2023.

The 501

To build a better swatterAnother name for fly swatter is tea strainer.Yeah, I’ve already told that story — maybe twice.

Grow your own mushrooms

From the gardenColumns the next several weekswill bring ideas to keep youngsters busy and may even increase their vocabulary.Today’s activity is straight out of a horror flick—adding intrigue to their summer.

Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Finding a way to enjoythe treats we crave, but in a healthier version is very satisfying. Especially when they are so simple to make.

HESPERIAN-BEACON SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS

Don’t know when your annual newspaper is up for renewal? Just watch for a brightly colored postcard to arrive in the mail.

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