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POST ISD HONOR ROLL

News Staff

Thursday, March 6, 2025

A Honor Rolls Grade 1Baker, Kenadi Beck, Kennedy Dorsett, Grady Garcia, Kinslee Gonzales, Ayden Guthrie, Bowen Hernandez, Nohely Miller, Riley Montoya, Isabella Perez, Olivia Raymundo, Karter Robledo, Romely Rodriguez, Nicholas Rodriguez, Zane Roman, Joaquin Saed, Cora Torres, Kimberly Grade...

New arrivals at the library

Pam Humble

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Will March come in like a lion or a lamb? Well, if you live in West Texas, you’d probably bet on the lion. Be sure to share that old prediction with your children and grandchildren, or it will disappear as many of our sayings from previous generations have.

Herbs baked in a buttery flaky biscuit

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Heirloom Kitchen ANGELINA L ARUEThe very thought of spring has made me starting to cook more with fresh herbs again. I typically have a few pots of herbs growing near the kitchen window sill. I’ve been using a lot of thyme lately for the lemony fresh pop of flavor it gives a dish.

Plant potatoes mid-March for June crop

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

A white potato crop has a definite spot in spring gardens. Make plans now for a mid-March planting date. Planting mid-March gives plenty of time to grow a summer crop after the tubers are harvested in June.Even gardeners that have never grown potatoes can grow a crop.

If Texas was made into a pasta salad

Angelina L

Thursday, February 20, 2025

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWe have had some warm, beautiful days sprinkled in lately that feel like spring is upon us, and I’m starting to shift my thoughts towards picnics, barbeques, and fresh side dishes like pasta salads. But honestly, I love a good pasta salad, any day.

The perfect Valentine’s Day treat

Angelina L

Thursday, February 13, 2025

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMThe recent warm weather has made me so ready for more fresh produce, and berry season comes up soon. One of my preferred berry combinations is berries with cheesecake.

New arrivals at the library

Pam Humble

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Winter, spring, summer, or fall. All you must do if you live in West Texas is enjoy them all! (randomly?) It isn’t even poetry month yet! I hope you have adapted well to whatever Mother Nature has presented in the past week. I also hope your team won the Super Bowl! (Make that my team too!

Growth in holiness

Fr. Jacob Powell

Thursday, February 13, 2025

In Matthew 11:29, our Lord said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.” There is no greater reason I can give as to the importance of growing in virtue.

HEARTS AND COOKIES Angelina LaRue shares a recipe for meringues that can be made with the little one on Valentine’s Day. | ANGELINA LARUE

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be romantic

Angelina Larue

Thursday, February 13, 2025

So many of us think of Valentine’s Day as a commercialized holiday created by card makers, and that may be true. But it’s nice to set aside a day, if ever so often, to pay special attention to those we love and appreciate.

ROSE BUSHES can be purchased from many Texas florists, in person and online, including Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham. | COURTESY PHOTO

A different kind of rose for Valentine’s Day

News Staff

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Thinking about what to give your special person for Valentine’s Day?Roses are the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day, so maybe this year, instead of a dozen long-stemmed roses, give a different kind of rose for Valentine’s Day: a rose bush.Sound crazy?

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