Paxton hopes to unify Republicans after runoff

AUSTIN— Attorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26 runoff, The Dallas Morning News reported.

The killer cast-iron skillet

The more the frying pan gets reinvented, the less likely it is to deliver a fatal blow. Right? Nothing beats cast iron.Same holds true in culinary situations.

Summer school

Regardless of one’s job or age, summer seems to be the time when we all experience some change of schedule. If you are an educator or student, the welcome nine weeks away from the classroom gives you the chance to rest and rejuvenate.

To or to? Plus Orangeburg

More than you wanted to know.Sounds like a good title for my next book. Capitalize everything but the “to.” Or should it be capitalized too because it’s part of an infinitive? An infinitive “to” deserves more than a lower-case “t.” My opinion. I could be wrong.Bored so soon? Hang on.

Time to grow

Shed a Little LightThe seed is in the ground / Now may we rest in hope. — Wendell Berry, “Sabbath VII, ” 1982Wendell Berry’s literature (poetry, essays, books) would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or coffee table.The American farmer, poet, and essayist is still living and gracing us with a...

Early voting in runoffs ends May 22

Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are:• U.S. Senate: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton• Texas attorney general: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy• Texas Railroad Commission: Jim Wright...

The cost of progress

In My ViewFifty-five years ago, I lived near Tinker Air Force Base, U.S. Air Logistics Command.The base to this day is the largest single employer in Oklahoma and supports the entire USAF operations worldwide. There was never a time when it was truly dark, never a time when it was quiet.

What’s for lunch? Gator or pho?

What’s for lunch? Gator or pho?Spice is the variety of life.Culture to culture, spices make the difference.At the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, the Cajun exhibit was a happening place. Joke told by one of the Cajun musicians: “Dey say we Cajuns will eat anyting. Well, I tell you dis.

Some feel-good things

C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMJoy may seem elusive at times, but I like to think thattherearepeopleamong us who know just when to write the song, produce the movie, make the podcast, or publish the book that could evoke some smiles.Recording artist Amy Grant’s new album was...

The 501

HANABA MUNN WELCHS’more fun than a cellphoneHow many seconds in a microwave does it take for a marshmallow to ignite?I’m asking. It’s a wonder I haven’t found out. I’ve been trying to microwave s’mores.