Lily of the valley May birth flower

Body Lily of the valley is the May birth flower. It is a sweet plant for the spring garden with its nodding, delicate, bellshaped, white flowers that are borne on graceful, arching stems. The waxy flowers produce a sweet scent.

May Picnic at Doan’s Crossing

Body This May 4 was the 141st May Picnic, held each year on the first Saturday in May, at the adobe building on the historic site at Doan’s Crossing, on the Red River 12 miles north of Vernon.

Fruit Crisp makes most of fresh peaches

Body Peaches from Fredericksburg will soon find their way to the area, and while the ones I found last time were small, they were fairly sweet and juicy.

May 20 is World Bee Day

Body This week recognizes a global celebration of World Bee Day.May 20 was chosen as the date for this observation, as it is the birthdate of Anton Janša.

Local emergency medical professionals honored

Body KNOX CITY-As National EMS Week approaches its 50th year, Knox County Hospital District is proud to recognize the unwavering dedication of emergency medical professionals who stand ready to respond to crises 24/7.

Rolling Plains rolls out Abandoned Well program

Body Water wells have been a part of the landscape in the District for over 125 years. Many of these wells had a life expectancy of about 20 years with the best engineered well lasting 50 years.

Flower choices for Mother’s Day

Body Mother’sDayandflowers. What better way for a mother to be recognized on her day? Flowers say it best.Flowers may not vocalize, but they do have a language all their own.

Candy Bar Bites

Body Social media often provides fun ways to keep up with food trends. One of the best pasta sauces I’ve ever made was the one I wrote about using an idea from TicTok. It was a baked red sauce with a block of feta or creamcheeseinthemiddleof a bunch of tomatoes.

Knox County Hospital and Munday Nursing Center celebrated

Body KNOX CITY — Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) is celebrating National Hospital and Skilled Nursing Care Week (May 12-18).

Who says police officers don’t have a sense of humor?

Body A little humor can go a long way to diffusing a situation, and police officers have to do this on a daily basis so it’s no wonder most officers are experts at this.