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Choosing fruit trees

Choosing fruit trees

Choosing fruit trees

Body Few things are more satisfying for a gardener than to walk out into their own backyard and pluck a juicy, just-right peach directly from the tree; or a juicy, plump plum; or a crisp, juicy apple or pear. All are possibilities for West Texas gardeners.
Peanut butter granola makes great snack, dessert

Peanut butter granola makes great snack, dessert

Peanut butter granola makes great snack, dessert

Body Granola always sounds like a healthy option. But if we partake in store-bought granola when looking for something actually good for us, it is imperative to read the labels. Most are prepared with a good bit of oil and sugar.
Brushes with Celebrities XI

Brushes with Celebrities XI

Brushes with Celebrities XI

Body In this 11th in the series on Brushes with Celebrities, I wanted to present one of my heroes that I was fortunate enough to meet, Don Garlits, otherwise known as Big Daddy, one of the most famous, innovative, and winningestdragracersinthe sport.
AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

Body AMANDA BURBANK | MUNDAY CITYCOUNTY LIBRARY Book clubs are more than just a book report given in a social setting. It is a moment in time when you can express how a book made you feel or think, and get the chance to listen to other ideas about the same book.
4th Six Weeks awards at Munday Elementary

4th Six Weeks awards at Munday Elementary

4th Six Weeks awards at Munday Elementary

Body A HONOR ROLL 1st grade- Ayziah Armendariz, Andersen Clark, Chelsen Clark, Keilee Crownover, Emma Cude, Mason Groves, Carter Robinette, ChazYates 2nd grade- Riley Burbank, Alondra Carmona, Cohen Daniel, Landree Hager, Sidney Johnson, Emerie Langston, Elin Longan, Charli Urbanczyk,...
GRILLED MEXICAN GRAIN BOWL It’s satisfying. It’s versatile. It’s uncomplicated and yet nutritious. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

GRILLED MEXICAN GRAIN BOWL It’s satisfying. It’s versatile. It’s uncomplicated and yet nutritious. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

'Uncomplicated' grain bowl offers spicy option

Body “Uncomplicated” nutritious bowl I make many types of grain bowls and enjoy the ease and flexibility. I can make them with whatever is left in my fridge at any given time.
FESTIVE LIGHTS Red lanterns with riddles for the Lantern Festival | COURTESY PHOTO

FESTIVE LIGHTS Red lanterns with riddles for the Lantern Festival | COURTESY PHOTO

Celebrate Chinese New Year – Part II

Body In Celebrate Chinese New Year – Part I, I wrote about the traditions ofspecial foods during the Lunar New Year.
Hellebores are the flowers for the Lent season

Hellebores are the flowers for the Lent season

Hellebores are the flowers for the Lent season

Body Hellebores are beautiful evergreen perennials that bloom in early spring. There are at least 15 species of Hellebores and numerous hybrids that are often misidentified in the horticulture trade.
Time to prune trees II

Time to prune trees II

Time to prune trees II

Body In today’s column is the second of a two-part pruning guide for trees and shrubs. In last week’s column was the ‘what to’ prune; this week discusses the ‘how to’ prune, providing some techniques in proper pruning.