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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

Troy Parton |
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.
WITH A PASTA MACHINE, I have used this lasagna recipe for years, tweaking it from time to time. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

WITH A PASTA MACHINE, I have used this lasagna recipe for years, tweaking it from time to time. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Ya gotta love lasagna

Angelina L
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body I’ve tried my hand at making pasta dough—nothing complicated, just a very basic dough recipe, rolling it out paper-thin and cutting it into squares to make ravioli—sometimes with success, sometimes not.
FAMILY FAVORITE Chicken Tinga tacos is one dish I will always drop everything and make for my own son. Enjoy food made fresh! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

FAMILY FAVORITE Chicken Tinga tacos is one dish I will always drop everything and make for my own son. Enjoy food made fresh! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Family, food and memories

Angelina L
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMMore than a few years ago, I recall driving down the road with my 18-yearold son sitting in the front passenger seat. This had been a rare occasion since the day he acquired his own driver’s license.
MAKE AHEAD Classic macaroni salad tends to get better the next day so make it ahead of time to free you up while your family is dealing with the barbecue. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

MAKE AHEAD Classic macaroni salad tends to get better the next day so make it ahead of time to free you up while your family is dealing with the barbecue. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Classic macaroni salad a best-bet side for BBQ

Angelina L
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMSome may argue the meat is the star of the show when it comes to barbecueing. It may very well be, but it would never be as good without the supporting side dishes.
KNOT SURE about making your own pretzels? Mix up a batch or two and you’ll soon be a pretzel pro! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

KNOT SURE about making your own pretzels? Mix up a batch or two and you’ll soon be a pretzel pro! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Soft pretzels–made in your own kitchen

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body Who can possibly resist the aroma of freshly baked soft pretzels? We can rush through an airport to make our next flight and suddenly stop in our tracks by the enticing smell coming from a seemingly innocent pretzel stand.
Does your wagon need fixing?

Does your wagon need fixing?

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Does your wagon need fixing?

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body If somebody tells you they’re going to fix your wagon, that’s not good. Not unless your wagon is broken and needs fixing. Mine is and does. What’s more it’s my little red wagon.
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