Do You Remember?

This week the Bold Gold Antelopes football team will start district play. Our district will be tough this year, but when has it ever been a cakewalk? I remember during my high school years we fought hard every week, but only came up the winners one year out of the four I was in high school.

Garza County Trailblazers Menus

Monday, October 10 – Oven Fried Chicken Breast, Bow Tie Pasta, Broccoli Raisin Salad, Whole Wheat Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Low Fat Milk or Tea Tuesday, October 11 – Beef Enchilada, Borracho Beans, Spinach Rice, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Apricots, Low Fat Milk or Tea Wednesday, October 12 – Turkey...

Texas Insurance Tip of theWeek

A space heater can instantly warm a room. “But be cautious,” said Orlando Hernandez, the state fire marshal. “In the past few years, several fatal Texas fires were started by space heaters.

Gus Clemens onWine

Are wines made in the vineyard or the winery? The answer is both, but today more wine professionals say soil, grapes, and the skill of grape growers to deliver the personality of their acres is the essential component.

The Heirloom Kitchen

ANGELINA LaRue I’ve heard a lot of talk about “savory” oatmeal. But I like a little sweet with my oats. Although, it’s like most other grains, so why not? We eat sweetened rice when we make rice pudding, but most commonly dine on savory rice dishes.

Girl Scouts head?

Amity members met at the home of Jane Trail for the September meeting. This was the first meeting of the new year for Amity, celebrated with our annual brunch. Hostesses for the event were Lu Anne Terry, Amy Weems, Christy Morris, Nancy Thuett, Jane Trail, and Nancy McDonald.

Stopgap Funding Bill process begins

Last Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) took the first step toward considering stopgap funding legislation needed by September 30th to avoid a government shutdown. The House is ready to move straight to the bill this week once it comes over from the Senate.

Gus Clemens on Wine

What the heck do wine writers mean when they describe wine with adjectives like “chewy” or “crunchy” or “meaty”? Aren’t those words descriptive of chocolate brownies, raw carrots, and T-bone steaks, not an alcoholic liquid? Tannins cause the unexpected lingo.

The Heirloom Kitchen

Fall has me craving warm soups and stews.

Fermentation vessels

Winemakers have a choice of fermentation vessels—wood, stainless steel, and concrete. What is the difference between them? While there are various variables, here is a general overview: • Wooden wine barrels have been used for at least 2,500 years.