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Sgt.MajorOrlandoCastillostandswithhisfamilyduringhisUSMCretirementceremony. | COURTESYPHOTO

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Castillo retires after 24 years in the Marines

Voda Beth Gradine

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Sergeant Major Orlando E. Castillo, United States Marine Corps, was honored on Friday, March 15, in a retirement ceremony at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock. A Post native, Orlando entered the Marine Corps in December 1999. Orlando began his career in San Diego, California, and Camp Pendleton.

Wine and Holy Week

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Wine and Holy Week

News Staff

Thursday, March 21, 2024

For Christians,the coming days area transition from the promise of Christmas to the time of fulfillment of Easter. Jesus’s first reported miracle— the wedding feast at Cana—and his last miracle, the Last Supper—involved wine.

New arrivals at the library

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New arrivals at the library

Pamhumble

Thursday, March 21, 2024

The rain was fabulous, and I pray it continues. I hope it didn’t put a damper on your spring break, but I think most West Texans realize the value of the moisture. I always sound like a farmer’s daughter. Hum.... I do hope a little break or travel time allowed you some reading time.

Irish Potato Chowder for St. Patrick's Day

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Irish Potato Chowder for St. Patrick's Day

Angelina L

Thursday, March 14, 2024

The Heirloom Kitchen When we identify potatoes with any one country, we often think of Ireland and the survival stories we hear about the folks there in the 1700’s and 1800’s. If it’s a fine Irish meal you’re after this year to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, dishes like corned beef brisket and...

STETSON FISHER AND M’KEISON GUERRERO

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Fisher and Guerrero wed in Lubbock

News Staff

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Stetson Fisher and M’Keison Guerrero were united in holy matrimony onFriday,February23,2024, in Lubbock, Texas. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jimmy Valdez. The bride and groom exchanged traditionalwedding vows during the ceremony.

Wine challenges, part of civilization for 8,000 years

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Wine challenges, part of civilization for 8,000 years

News Staff

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Gus Clemens On Wine GUS CLEMENS While wine has been an integral part of civilization for at least 8,000 years, it is also subject to the waxes and wanes of fashion. What is rad and fav today can be tomorrow’s meh. Think merlot. Think white zinfandel. Think Milli Vanilli.

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Celebrating Garza County Women in History – Part One

Julia Childs

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Here we are in March 2024, also known as Women’s History Month. In 1987, someone declared March the month to observe and celebratethehistoryofourcultureandsociety. Intheoffice,wedecidedweneededtoacknowledge someofthewomeninGarzaCountywho have contributed to our history.

Double Chocolate-Almond Butter Muffins offer an incredibly moist, delicious, and incredible sweetness that share the rewards that plants and nature have to offer. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Decadent flavor disguised in a flourless cake-like muffin

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

The science of baking truly amazes me. It is difficult for me to comprehend that a cake-like muffin can be prepared without flour of any type. And they can completely, 100 percent mimic a regular cupcake or muffin.

C U I S I N E & C U LT U R E | WINE@CWADV.COM Gus Clemens On Wine GUS CLEMENS

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A wine to be enjoyed at any time

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Porto (port wine) often is mistaken to be a depth-of-winter libation sipped while gazing at a roaring fire, the finale to a robust meal. Porto certainly works in that scenario, but you miss out if you so limit your porto possibilities. Port can be enjoyed any time, including chilled in summer.

Choosing fruit trees

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Choosing fruit trees

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

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.

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