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SAY CHEESE! Wherever you live, you can get great macaroniand- cheese results with just a few basic ingredients. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

SAY CHEESE! Wherever you live, you can get great macaroniand- cheese results with just a few basic ingredients. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Mac and cheese that really agrees

Angelina L
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWe often find super gooey, gourmet mac and cheese in restaurants and see recipes with a milelong list of ingredients. Of course they are decadent and oh-so-tasty.
SWEET OR SPICY Aguas frescas can be sweetened with agave syrup, honey or sugar—or spiced up with a little chili powder, or a fresh chile pepper. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

SWEET OR SPICY Aguas frescas can be sweetened with agave syrup, honey or sugar—or spiced up with a little chili powder, or a fresh chile pepper. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Peach agua fresca popular for summer

Angelina L
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body As fresh fruits begin to fill the orchard trees and show up at farmer’s markets and local grocery stores, cease the moment. Let’s take full advantage of this wonderful time of the year and treat ourselves to refreshing, icy beverages.
NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

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Books about the Mother Road

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re all about the Route 66 reads.As in maps, magazines, road signs, bumper stickers and travel guides. But especially, in free moments when we aren’t behind the wheel, books.
OVER CHARCOAL OR GAS Whether you grill with charcoal or gas, this meal will grill up beautifully. The marinade is a teriyakistyle sauce and is also a tasty basting sauce for the broccoli. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

OVER CHARCOAL OR GAS Whether you grill with charcoal or gas, this meal will grill up beautifully. The marinade is a teriyakistyle sauce and is also a tasty basting sauce for the broccoli. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Asian grilled steak and broccoli a healthy and delicious combination

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body As you gear up for summer celebrations,and backyard barbeques, I have a great way to switch up your menu.Instead of burgers, chops or your everyday steak, try this combo of marinated sirloin and crunchy, grilled broccoli or broccolini.

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ASU announces spring 2026 dean’s list

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body SAN ANGELO— Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced students achieving its dean’s list designation for the 2026 spring semester.To be eligible for the ASU dean’s list, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.

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Knox City students among spring 2026 ASU graduates

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body SAN ANGELO— Angelo State University conferred 901 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 891 graduates during the 2026 spring commencement exercises on May 15, 2026, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.See the full list of graduates at angelo.
STATE AWARDEES Munday High School theatrical design students (from left) Symia McLemore, Khloee Lee, Victoria Garcia and Nevaeh Alcorta competed May 15–16 at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center. MHS was the only 1A school to finish in the top six of the competition, which includes 1A-3A. | COURTESY PHOTOS

STATE AWARDEES Munday High School theatrical design students (from left) Symia McLemore, Khloee Lee, Victoria Garcia and Nevaeh Alcorta competed May 15–16 at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center. MHS was the only 1A school to finish in the top six of the competition, which includes 1A-3A. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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MHS Theatrical Design Team ranked 6th in state UIL competition

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body Nevaeh Alcorta, Victoria Garcia, Khloee Lee, and Symia McLemore competed in the State Theatrical Design Contest in Austin last month. The contest involves research papers, original art, graphic design, public speaking, and architectural drawing.
ENJOYYOURSUMMERVACATION and a well-packed picnic with these delicious pies. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

ENJOYYOURSUMMERVACATION and a well-packed picnic with these delicious pies. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Prep for picnics includes pie

Angelina L
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body Summerissynonymouswith picnics and car trips, or packing a lunch to take to the lake.Cherry Hand Pies are perfectly portable and oh so good for an all-American picnic. The flaky crust and sweet-tart cherries hit the spot.
MES RETIREES HONORED As part of end-of-school-year activities, Munday Elementary School recognized staffers ion the occasion of their retirement. | COURTESY PHOTO

MES RETIREES HONORED As part of end-of-school-year activities, Munday Elementary School recognized staffers ion the occasion of their retirement. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Munday Elementary School honors 2026 retirees

Staff Reports
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body As part of end-of-school-year activities, Munday Elementary School recognized staffers ion the occasion of their retirement.
ROUTE SUPERMAN Gordon Elliott, 90, proprietor of the famous Rail Haven Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, is a fan of the Steakburger and fries from the nearby Steak ’n Shake.

ROUTE SUPERMAN Gordon Elliott, 90, proprietor of the famous Rail Haven Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, is a fan of the Steakburger and fries from the nearby Steak ’n Shake.

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Mother Road meals, in Missouri and beyond

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body The Route 66 experience is as much about the meals as it is the miles, we’d learned decades ago, when an impromptu jaunt to the Cadillac Ranch west of Amarillo wound up with a birthday dinner at The Big Texan on the city’s eastern fringes.
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