Lifestyle

Where are the spring Blooms?

News Staff

Thursday, May 14, 2026

CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYSpring blooms open the gardening year—cheerful yellow daffodils, soft orange and white jonquils, rainbow colors of iris, fragrant purple hyacinths, and deep pink peonies.

FAMILY FAVORITE Chicken Tinga tacos is one dish I will always drop everything and make for my own son. Enjoy food made fresh! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Family, food and memories

Angelina L

Thursday, May 14, 2026

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMMore than a few years ago, I recall driving down the road with my 18-yearold son sitting in the front passenger seat. This had been a rare occasion since the day he acquired his own driver’s license.

MAKE AHEAD Classic macaroni salad tends to get better the next day so make it ahead of time to free you up while your family is dealing with the barbecue. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Classic macaroni salad a best-bet side for BBQ

Angelina L

Thursday, April 30, 2026

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMSome may argue the meat is the star of the show when it comes to barbecueing. It may very well be, but it would never be as good without the supporting side dishes.

Vertical gardens

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, April 30, 2026

CUISINE & CULTUREFor gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures.Vertical gardening as a technique uses a smaller garden ground footprint.

KNOT SURE about making your own pretzels? Mix up a batch or two and you’ll soon be a pretzel pro! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Soft pretzels–made in your own kitchen

Angelina L

Thursday, April 23, 2026

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWho can possibly resist the aroma of freshly baked soft pretzels? We can rush through an airport to make our next flight and suddenly stop in our tracks by the enticing smell coming from a seemingly innocent pretzel stand.

LIBRARY NOTES

Pam Humble |

Thursday, April 23, 2026

April is designated Poetry Month in the library system. Many of the bestloved poems are classic and ageless.

Square-foot gardening

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, April 23, 2026

CUISINE & CULTUREApril has been the month of raised bed gardening. Now that readers have followed the advantages of a raised bed, how to construct a bed, and what is the best soil to fill a bed, today’s column gives a planting design in which more crops can be grown in a raised bed with less space.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES TO...

News Staff

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Have an addition or change to our birthdays and anniversaries? You’re welcome to participate if you or a family member of any age live in Garza County. Email: post@wtx.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Harli McClellan worked behind the scenes during Post High School’s one-act play production, “Telmah in Death,”earning Best Technician honors at the UIL Area contest. | COURTESY PHOTO

Post High School one-act play season ends at area contest

Stephanie Allen |

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Post High School one-act play team concluded its season at the UIL Area competition, capping a successful run that showcased the talents of its student performers and crew.

ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Spring into tasty pasta

Angelina L

Thursday, April 16, 2026

This creamy pasta salad will remind you it’s springtime with every bite. Shell pasta with green peas and fresh asparagus are the perfect pairing with a light creamy dressing that will go great with all your warm-weather meals.

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