Editor’s note: Following is Mexia High School Class of 2024 Valedictdorian Angel Buentello’s speech delivered during Commencement Friday, May 21.
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, narrowly won re-election in a hotly contested runoff race and has vowed to seek his third term as speaker, drawing threats from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to oppose any of his supporters in the 2024 primary.
I’m not sure I had much sense of smell until sixth grade. The only aroma I remember before that was dinner rolls in the elementary cafeteria.
Dear Readers: Before going into an interview, experts say to practice in front of a mirror so that you know what your face looks like. You have to have a positive facial expression. Look to see what frowning does to your face since it’s not a positive thing. An interviewer will interpret your facial expressions as responses to their questions. -- Heloise
Dear Heloise: My husband and I love fresh ginger in a number of dishes that I prepare, but oftentimes, leftover ginger sits in my refrigerator and dries out. Even if I wrap it tightly in cling wrap, it looks disgusting after a couple of months. Any hints for me on what to do to use up my fresh ginger? -- Melody H., Huntington Beach, California Melody, I love fresh ginger, too. Here are some additional uses for fresh ginger: -- Take the leftover ginger and grate it into a fine texture. Use any amount you want in curry of any kind. This will add a new taste to your dish.
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