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Reps. Arrington, Jackson tour ‘Food, Fuel and Fiber Capital of the World’ to discuss upcoming Farm Bill

Reps. Arrington, Jackson tour ‘Food, Fuel and Fiber Capital of the World’ to discuss upcoming Farm Bill

Reps. Arrington, Jackson tour ‘Food, Fuel and Fiber Capital of the World’ to discuss upcoming Farm Bill

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Body Two members of Congress representing West Texas spent the day August 17 talking with constituents at a variety of agricultural sites around the South Plains. Beginning their tour at South Plains Implement in Levelland, Texas, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Rep.
Jury-rig, jerryrig, rig a jury

Jury-rig, jerryrig, rig a jury

Jury-rig, jerryrig, rig a jury

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Body Temporary, makeshift, improvised. Words to live by. They define “jury-rigged.” Me, I was just trying to understand the differences between jury-rigged, jerry-rigged and rigging a jury when I found that three-word definition.
Interning for the Capital City: a summer of learning

Interning for the Capital City: a summer of learning

Interning for the Capital City: a summer of learning

Austin— This Summer Has Been
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Body YELENA SERRATO | HESPERIAN-BEACON like no other. Rather than packing my bags and following the country roads that would lead me back home, I accepted an undergraduate internship position with the City of Austin in their Community Engagement Division Office.
Blueberry pancakes–for breakfast or any meal

Blueberry pancakes–for breakfast or any meal

Blueberry pancakes–for breakfast or any meal

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Body Blueberries are high on the nutrition charts for their health benefits. They are full of vitamins, good for our hearts and blood vessels, and they help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, just to name a few. Frozen or fresh blueberries are equally good for our bodies.
Vegan leather, Edsels, Corfam

Vegan leather, Edsels, Corfam

Vegan leather, Edsels, Corfam

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Body Vegan leather? When I first heard the term, I supposed it was leather made from the hide of an animal that eats vegetables. Like a cow.
Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Body AUSTIN— Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.
TACO TIME A small taco bar can accommodate multiple tastes, with add-ons to these veggie tacos. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

TACO TIME A small taco bar can accommodate multiple tastes, with add-ons to these veggie tacos. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Body 1 avocado, halved and pitted 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place parchment paper onto a baking sheet. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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