AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

Body - Abraham Lincoln The saying “time flies when you are having fun” holds a lot of truth. It is my columns l-year anniversary. Where has the year gone? Looking back on previous columns I have noticed not only did they get longer, but they have become more personal.

Region 9 Jr. Citizen's Bee

Body KNOX CITY’S Coach Villanueva and his 8th grade Social Studies class participated in the Region 9 Jr. Citizen’s Bee where 6 of them made it to finals and 8th grader Bently Stroud placed 3rd. 

TSTC National Signing Day

Body WYATT CASSILLAS WILL BE heading to TSTC Waco to train in the Aviation Mechanical Technology program this fallLOGAN ISBELL HAS SIGNED with TSTC Abilene in its new Electrical Lineman program to begin this fall. 

Words to live by for those over 60

Body Former Editor James McAfee sent this to me a few days ago, author unknown. These are wise words indeed for those over 60, and interesting to note for those not yet 60 … Between 60 and death. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it.

Baked Blueberry Oatmeal

Body Oats are so versatile. I grew up with quick-cooking oats and old fashion rolled oats. My mom fed us well and stirred up a pot of warm oatmeal quite often. I liked them with the basic pat of butter, splash of milk, and a spoonful of sugar.

Planting asparagus

Body For gardeners wanting a perennial that is a faithful producer, asparagus is for them. Spring is the optimum time of the year to plant asparagus since plants in early spring have the most rapid growth.

KNOX CITY, O'BRIEN CISD HONOR ROLL

Body A HONOR ROLL: 1st-Jaycee Abila, Allie Mae Carr, Cayce Connor, Daniela Cruz, Ryleigh Ellis, Axel Esqueda, Kaleb Foster, Royce Gonzalez, Calen Lewis, Anthony Moreno, Marleigh O’Neill, Landon Urbanczyk, Aubrey Villanueva 2nd-Jordan Callaway, Lincoln Carter, Ryan Grimsley, Kaydon...

AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

Body “And on the subject of burning books: I want to congratulate librarians, not famous for their physical strength or their powerful political connections or their great wealth, who, all over this country, have staunchly resisted anti-democratic bullies who have tried to remove...

No-Bake Cookie Chocolate Oatmeal

Body This recipe will feel so indulgent and cooks up to the texture of a rich, smooth, and silky chocolate pudding. With the combination of oats and chocolate, it stirs up thoughts of the famous no-bake cookies my mom has made for many, many years.

KC Hospital District advocates stress reduction

Body KNOX CITY – As April marks Stress Awareness Month, Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) is taking a proactive stance in advocating for stress reduction strategies to promote better health outcomes within the community.