Alice’s note: This story first appeared in my blog Cactus are Cool on April 20, 2024. Our yard went through a major change the other day and became a good example of a minimalist version of xeriscape. I recommend it For years we have watched the flower bed, and I use that term loosely, lining […]

In the opening sequence of “Scoop,” two journalists are shown staying up all night in a car close to the New York residence of Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who became known as someone who procures young women for the enjoyment of the rich and/or famous. When Prince Andrew appears in company with Epstein, the photographer jumps out […]

Our parents were tired. That’s the most obvious explanation for, well, a lot. I’m thankful that they had me, though a “planned” child, I obviously was not. If I’ve done the math correctly, Mom was 42 years old when I was born, and Dad was 44. Since I am confident that I was no surprise […]

A Thursday evening crash in Lubbock County killed one and injured two others.  A Chevrolet Equinox driven by 61-year-old Daimon Dale Knight of Lubbock was traveling south on North County Road 1700 when it crossed over the center stripe into the northbound lane and collided with a Honda driven by Kahlil Lamont De Vaughn, 21, […]

A teen from Sudan was killed in a Wednesday morning crash north of Whitharral.  A freightliner driven by 38-year-old Datyrik Terell Sheppard of Lubbock was traveling north on U.S. Highway 385 in the northbound lane when it drifted into the southbound lane and collided with a Nissan Versa driven by 19-year-old Elaine Maribel Martinez of […]