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GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

By ACACIA CORONADO, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who rose to be a star of the conservative legal movement despite years of scandal and alleged crimes. Impeachment triggers Paxton’s immediate suspension from office pending the outcome of a trial in the state Senate and empowers Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to appoint someone else as Texas’ top lawyer in the interim. The 121-23 vote constitutes an abrupt downfall...

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Fried Catfish

Fried Catfish

This is the perfect crispy, crunchy Fried Catfish with a ton of flavor! This southern favorite comes together quickly with minimal ingredients! CRUNCHY BREADED CATFISH IN UNDER 20 MINUTES! Fried Catfish is a classic southern dish! Catfish were often thought of as a “throw away” fish in other parts of the country but southern culture treats catfish like a delicacy! It’s full of flavor and pairs well with a variety of sides, making it the perfect meal for any occasion. This recipe uses very simple ingredients but I promise the end result is amazing. it’s all about building up layers...

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Spongelle For Your #HomeScentEssentials

Spongelle For Your #HomeScentEssentials

I have seen this brand advertised everywhere and people are talking! So of course I was dying to try the home scent products, and they do not disappoint! I have used the sponges in the past, and was in love with those as well! Spongelle created by Elaine Binder an internationally trained perfumer dedicated to discovering unique scents for her diffusers, candles, parfums, body buffers, lotions and body washes. The Spongelle Diffusers add a decorative touch to any room. They include a custom hand-blown glass vase that holds 8oz of the scented oil and a handsewn floret with a cotton...

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Clever Yarn Bowl Craft Ideas To Keep Your Knitting from Knotting

Clever Yarn Bowl Craft Ideas To Keep Your Knitting from Knotting

Tangled yarn! Everybody who loves knitting knows the pain of tangled yarns. I know too well the frustration while untangling and knowing that your yarn is not as clean as you want it to be. If you want to avoid this catastrophe, you've come to the right place. Here are some clever yarn bowl craft ideas to help you. Read on and find out! Clever Yarn Bowl Craft Ideas Avoiding Knotting in Your Knitting — This post is courtesy of sewing.com and shared with permission — The yarn bowl craft is the answer to knitting's persistent tangling problem. It is...

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This Colorado camping destination is a hidden gem for arts and outdoor recreation

This Colorado camping destination is a hidden gem for arts and outdoor recreation

For most travelers, the town of Naturita, Colorado, is a pass-through point on the drive between Telluride and Moab, Utah. But Natalie Binder is working to make it a destination for outdoor recreation and art enthusiasts alike. In 2021, Binder and her partners, Jodie and Bruce Wright of One Architects, opened CampV, a 120-acre campground located near what used to be a thriving mining town on Colorado’s Western Slope. A visit includes glamping options and interactive artwork set against stunning desert views, as well as a lesson in local history. “When I travel, I look for spaces that tell a...

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