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An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

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An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

Kelley Shannon
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body COMMENTA R Y | CONTACTSunshine week 2026 in TexasAs we watch over our government, it’s often about the money.Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay? Can we view government contracts with outside organizations?
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body COMMENTARYMy daddy wasn’t much of a wheeler-dealer. Me, I got the not-a-wheeler-dealer gene.Mother always said Daddy actually liked giving the other guy the best end of the deal. Daddy walked on high moral ground.Not me. I’m just not a good haggler. I’ll admit it.
Love in the time of conflict

Love in the time of conflict

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Love in the time of conflict

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COM“For anything to be good, truly good, there must be love in it. I’m not even sure I know fully what that means, but the older I get, the more I believe it.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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With Pastor Kim Norwood
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body THOUGHT FOR THEFootprints in the snowFor the first couple of days after experiencing the freezing temperatures and snowfall of last week, I did what most of you did, I stayed inside and stayed warm.
Who thinks ahead?

Who thinks ahead?

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Who thinks ahead?

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body COMMENTARYThere’s an art to staying ahead of whatever.Somebody somewhere at this very moment is thinking ahead — designing bikinis and shorts and sandals with summer weather in mind. How do they do it?Maybe the trick is to work in an opposite hemisphere.
NUTSFORNUTELLA? A batch of Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day in a sweet, thoughtful way. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

NUTSFORNUTELLA? A batch of Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day in a sweet, thoughtful way. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Chocolate-hazelnut cookies ideal for Valentine’s Day

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMThe Heirloom KitchenANGELINA L aRUE I am often reminded how much people love cooking with Nutella. If you haven’t tried this creamy spread it is made primarily of hazelnuts, cocoa, and skim milk.
Grammys for the grannies

Grammys for the grannies

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Grammys for the grannies

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMMusic is language. The world speaks different ones. —SJSMy sister Sara and I watched the Grammys this week, one of many awards shows we have watched in our lifetimes. Some people have a guilty pleasure of reality TV shows.
THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK

THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK

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THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body THOUGHT FOR THEwith Pastor Kim Norwood‘The Bible and baseball’A couple of years ago, I was watching one of our grandsons play baseball. It was a close game and there were more than a few questionable calls by the homeplate umpire.
PARTY PREP Taco cups in muffin tins can be created by brushing egg-roll or wonton wrappers with oil to crisp in the oven, eliminating the need to for deep frying. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

PARTY PREP Taco cups in muffin tins can be created by brushing egg-roll or wonton wrappers with oil to crisp in the oven, eliminating the need to for deep frying. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Try this tasty treat for Super Bowl snacking

Angelina L
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMEgg-roll and wonton wrappers can be used to hold a limitless array of delicious ingredients, much in the way we use tortillas and puff pastry.Southwestern eggrolls are quite popular.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body COMMENTARYHave you met Sienna Rose?Probably not.She’s a hit singer-songwriter, but she seems to be a figment of AI’s imagination.Follow the money. Somebody real must be taking it to the bank. Right?“Into the Blue” is one of Sienna’s latest songs. She (or her effigy) sings it.
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