As southern as jelly on biscuits

Body There are many ways to achieve a grea- tasting biscuit. In fact, there is a popular recipe in the South called cream biscuits that consists of only two ingredients. The concept is to combine heavy cream with self-rising flour. The heavy cream eliminates the need for butter.

Colon cancer screenings start with a clinic visit

Body JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTHColon cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men—and one of the most preventable.

Harvesting rainwater

Body Water is precious in West Texas.Last week’s rains brought much needed relief to our long drought. If those raindrops could have been captured, gardeners would have a no-cost water source for their crops. Rainwater harvesting is simply the collection and storage of rainwater.

Guilt-free peanut butter cups

Body The Heirloom Kitchen ANGELINA LaRUEFinding a way to enjoy the treats we crave, but as a healthier version, is very satisfying. Especially when they are so simple to make. What if I told you healthy peanut butter cups can be achieved in minutes with only three ingredients?

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHManaging (human) natureThere’s joy in mowing.Remember the Garden of Eden? God created humans to be gardeners. Then things fell apart.Granted, mowing isn’t gardening — not exactly. But it’s managing nature.

Strong men, smart choices: Men’s Health Month

Body KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTdoesn’t come from ignoring problems— it comes from facing them head-on.

Sweet summer fruit salad

Body This dish brings me back to the hot days of summer when my kids were little. My husband was oversees with the military so I probably didn’t cook as many large meals. And with the heat that summer, I’d tell the kids we’d be having what I called “cold plates” for dinner.

In search of head cheese

Body My supper plan yesterday was to eat some with cucumber slices, salt and vinegar. Yum.If you don’t know about head cheese, alternatively called “souse,” you’re probably not reading this column. It’s an IYKYK thing.

Knox City Honor Roll

Body A HONOR ROLLLucas Albus, Israel Alvarez, Jaspur Esqueda, David Hampton,Timothy Lewis, JulianaVillanueva, Jaycee Abila, Allie Mae Carr, Connor Cayce, Ryleigh Ellis, Kaleb Foster, Dax Lerma, Calen Lewis, Jordan Callaway, Lincoln Carter, Ryan Grimsley, Angel Purifoy, Reese Shaver,...

Angelo State University announces spring 2025 Dean’s List, spring grads

Body SAN ANGELO-Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2025 spring semester. Two former Knox City students Callie Grimsley (Management),andNathan Morrow (Exercise Science).