Mr Wizard and the weevil flour kitchen tale
Emily Macrander recalls a family Mr Wizard gag among Missouri Methodist ministers. She shares cooking chaos with a lemon pound cake, a weevil in flour, and a humorous call to Mr Wizard for kitchen advice. The piece blends personal memory, humor, and local church lore.
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Goose Creek CISD vows steady progress and student focus
The Goose Creek Independent School District outlines its commitment to excellence as a new school year begins. Superintendent Dr. Salvador Cavazos emphasizes partnership among teachers, parents, and administrators to raise achievement, keep students engaged in classrooms, stages, and fields, and ensure every student graduates college and career ready. The district urges daily attendance, quiet study time at home, volunteering, and community support to strengthen teaching and learning.
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Goose Creek
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Fearless or Dumb as a Rock A Journal of Courage and Fear
Mike Gunning recounts career shifts from journalism to business ventures then a return to publishing as he faces fear and responsibility. He reflects on family support, past stunts, cancer, and the challenge of leading a community newspaper while striving to grow circulation. He notes his wife’s grounding influence and his own path through unknowns.
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Paulie Shore
the Sun
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Helmet
Marshall Tucker
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mike Gunning
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Baytownsun.com
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