S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E

On Fridays, my two small classes forgo literature and deep dive into a board game that first appeared in the 1930s. Depressionera unemployed architect Alfred M. Butts gave the world Scrabble.Abigail, Ashleigh, Cadie, Carolina, Clay, Cooper, Juan, Tucker and Tynslee are becoming Scrabble fans.

Perilously playing it safe

As I sit down to write the thoughts that will ultimately fill the available space for this week’s editorial, I will admit to finding a challenge in navigating between the ebb and flow of competing currents of frustrating perspectives, making me curious about whether or not I’m swimming or simply...

2 Cents Worth

I can't say good morning this time, I got so busy this morning trying to get my painting done, a sunflower heart for my little great granddaughter becau se it's going to be valentine soon, and it's got to go to North Carolina, so I'm writing this column this evening.

Carol's Kitchen

COOL WHIP COOKIESfrom my cousin in Arlington1 carton of Cool Whip1 egg1 box of cake mix ( used yellow) Mix well, take a tablespoon and roll into a ball, and roll in powdered sugar I put each ball in a baking cup and baked at 350 for 25 minutes Try them!

A Forest of Unique Christmas Trees

It all started with an interview trip to central and south Texas. As usual we never know what to expect but we knew it would be fun and interesting. Sure enough.In Comanche we visited Clint Tunnell’s building on the square that was decorated for the holidays.

Robin Hoodwinked

After reviewing Facebook comments on posts by Glenn Hill and Reggy Spencer discussing the recently released Texas Senate and House budgets and their impact on public education funding, a thought-provoking point raised by Facebook user Seth Mahaffey of Sweetwater, Texas, caught our attention.

Robin Hoodwinked

First and foremost, and independent of any specific comment, we firmly believe that teacher salaries should NOT have ever nor should NEVER be used as a negotiation tool. Not by the federal government, not by the state, and not by local government entities. Ever.

Robin Hoodwinked

First and foremost, and independent of any specific comment, we firmly believe that teacher salaries should NOT have ever nor should EVER be used as a negotiation tool. Not by the federal government, not by the state, and not by local government entities. Ever.

Pretty sensational

Earlier this month, the nation, its state governments, all the way down to the smallest local divisions like those supporting the political pillars around the Double Mountains began checking off the procedural boxes before striking off down the path through 2025.

Flowers Along The Highway

Elaine Donaldson of Sonora loves flowers. “A lady I used to work with at the bank says that when I go out to talk to my flowers I fondle them,” said Elaine with a hearty laugh.Elaine has always been active in Sonora.