The 501

Another name for fly swatter is tea strainer.Yeah, I’ve already told that story — maybe twice.

Additional disaster assistance approved

have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported.

End the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways

KNOXCOUNTY–TxDOT says that between 2000 and 2024, there were an average of 12 deaths per day on Texas roadways from auto accidents.November 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. That day was the last day our state went a day without at least one fatal car accident.

From the Lindberghs to Travis and Taylor

It’s a recurring phenomenon.Backintheday,myparents were enamored of the Lindberghs, not to mention the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Whatwouldtheythinkof TaylorSwiftandTravisKelce?Me, I’ve tried to maintain disinterest.

House Democrats call for education special session

Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers.

Knox Notes

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

Menus for week of May 27-31 Monday: CLOSED HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday: Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, green peas, biscuit, cookie. Wednesday: Chicken and rice casserole, green beans, salad, garlic bread, dessert.Thursday: Beef stir fry with broccoli, fluffy rice, Oriental vegetables, egg roll, bars.

The quiet patriot

This Sunday night on your local PBS station, the public network will televise its annual National Memorial Day Concert at 7 p.m (CST).Drafted at the age of 19, Allen Hoe was a combat medic in Vietnam.

Coffee water from the sky

In a worst-case-scenario solar storm or cyberattack, ourlivescouldsuddenly change. Imagine a disruption ofservicesthatcouldmeanno waterforyourmorningcoffee.The good news: You can use rainwater. Savesomeforanon-rainyday.Right now I’m drinking coffee made from rain that fell two nights ago.

Summer to-do list

It’s that time of year again. Here are your 2024 summer assignments.1. Write a letter and mail it. Get out of your car, go inside the post office, and ask to look at all the stamp options and buy one that suits the person to whom you are mailing the letter.2. Take naps.3.