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Texas Themed Christmas Tree planned at Courthouse

Texas Themed Christmas Tree planned at Courthouse

Texas Themed Christmas Tree planned at Courthouse

The Christmas tree inside the foyer of the Garza County Courthouse will have a new theme this year, “Texas Government and Garza County Industries.
WINE WIZARD Dr. Laura Catena has been called “the face of Argentine wine” for her active role in studying and promoting the Mendoza wine region and Argentine Malbec. | COURTESY PHOTO

WINE WIZARD Dr. Laura Catena has been called “the face of Argentine wine” for her active role in studying and promoting the Mendoza wine region and Argentine Malbec. | COURTESY PHOTO

Laura Catena interview part two

Dr. Laura Catena is the managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata, one of Argentina’s leading wineries, and spokesperson for the brand. This is part two of my recent interview. • What is the greatest challenge running a large wine operation?
Yeast Rolls

Yeast Rolls

Yeast Rolls

I often write about family recipes, the ones handed down on 3-by-5 recipe cards or written on the back of a napkin. And the special family recipes taught to us bygrandmasandaunts,and of course, the ones from our moms and dads. The convenience of Googlingarecipeisfantastic.
Laura Catena interview part one

Laura Catena interview part one

Laura Catena interview part one

Laura Catena is considered the face of Argentine wine and a wine world leader. I recently interviewed her and will share the interview in columns in November and December. Laura is a fourth-generation Argentine vintner. Her father, Dr.
New arrivals at the library

New arrivals at the library

New arrivals at the library

PAM HUMBLE | GUEST CONTRIBUTOR BOOK SALE! 25 Cents We’ve been weeding the Young Adult book section. This section is largely directed toward high school or upper middle school students, though there is some adult interest as well.
WTC Welding Students to compete in Welding Showdown

WTC Welding Students to compete in Welding Showdown

WTC Welding Students to compete in Welding Showdown

SNYDER, TEXAS – Western Texas College is thrilled to announce that six of its talented welding students are set to participate in the highly anticipated Gulf Coast Community College Welding Showdown, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
ANTELOPES SENIOR NIGHT

ANTELOPES SENIOR NIGHT

ANTELOPES SENIOR NIGHT

Kaylie Zapert, escorted by Kristen Carranza and Scoty Carranza Madeline Soria, escorted by Sierra Reiter Natalie and Nyrah Soto, escorted by Domingo Soto, Consuelo Perez and Domingo Soto Rylie Tabor, escorted by Courtney and Caleb Howard ANTELOPES SENIOR NIGHT PHS Seniors from the Pride of Post...
AUTUMN PECAN SCONES Nothing warms up fall like a scone and a cup of tea. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

AUTUMN PECAN SCONES Nothing warms up fall like a scone and a cup of tea. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Autumn Pecan Scones

A freshly baked scone and a cup of tea are indeed a classic combination, and for fall, you can’t beat the combination of pecan and pumpkin for baked goods. I’ve put pen to paper many times regarding my love of pumpkins and how it stems from my grandparents who were pumpkin farmers.
Wine is history

Wine is history

Wine is history

Every bottle of wine is a history. Usually, wine is an expression of a single year. It tells the story of that year’s climate, the people working the vineyard, the people making the wine. Plus, there is the backstory of the grapes, the vineyard, the winery, the people.
ROAST PLUMSWITH ALMONDS | PHOTO BY ANGELINA LARUE

ROAST PLUMSWITH ALMONDS | PHOTO BY ANGELINA LARUE

Roast Plums with Almonds

Most of my favorite desserts are those made with fruit. Maybe it’s a nutritional thing, making me feel less quilt. Of course, we can also do so much to take even fruit-filled desserts over the top that we cancel out the good nourishment.