Taking a stand against public information blackouts

KELLEY SHANNON | FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FOUNDATION OF TEXASSUNSHINE WEEKShining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials—and hold them accountable.Sunshine Week, taking place March 10-16, recognizes the importance of open government and educates...

Herbed biscuits a bit of springtime deliciousness

The very thought of spring has me starting to cook more with fresh herbs again. I typically have a few pots of herbs growing near the kitchen windowsill. I’ve been using a lot of thyme lately for the lemony fresh pop of flavor it gives a dish. And it works well in my herbed biscuit recipe.

The moonshine vote

My college roommate was an opera diva type. When Donna died, many people mourned. Friends from college days and beyond recalled her fabulous voice, the songs she sang and her love for spur-of-the-moment adventures.Not me.

Largest wildfire in state history still raging

AUSTIN—A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Did you vote?

Schools require 70% on report cards to pass.We expect medical professionals and mechanics to perform at a 100% level of care when it comes to our bodies and our vehicles.Think 10% of your salary would pay the bills?

Floydada council hears about plans for senior citizen meals in Feb. meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Floydada City Council on February 27, Ryan Crowe with the Floydada EDC addressed the council during public comment and said that he would be receiving funding from the South Plains Association of Governments to help get the city’s Senior Citizen meals up and...

Don’t get crumpled

Believe in yourself, and presto — somebody will figure out a way to prey on your ego. Hold that thought. Meanwhile, if you live with a critic and don’t believe in yourself, you could crumple. Don’t crumple.

Shoot it!

Little Dribblers basketball has several things happening at once. Kids are being told to look, pass, shoot, dribble, jump, grab and steal. It’s a tall order for these short humans. When you do have someone who actually can run and dribble and shoot, the issue then becomes one of ball management.

Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law

A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties for illegal border crossings.