Take a bow

We come from a school with no auditorium, we practice in my classroom, sometimes the bus barn concrete floor, and sometimes in a neighborhood school's auditorium that has closed its doors. It's a challenge, but my kids are resilient and just adapt to our surroundings well.

Letter to the Editor

Editor: I am writing you about a World War 2 hero from Sylvester who is perhaps all but forgotten now.My father was Staff Sgt. Monte Ogens. He was an aviator with the 301st Bomb Group, 353rd Bomb Squadron, 15th Air Force. His last flight of the war, on January 11, 1944, was on B-17 bomber No.

The Lone Star Bat Company

Wade Thomas has an antique store in Crockett.He calls it Stories of Texas.Once a friend of his went in with a couple of bats. “They had a brand on them that said The Lone Star Bat Company Crockett, Texas,” says Wade, “Without saying anything I was pretty darned excited.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning let's visit awhile before the wind blows us away!!!!Yesterday was horrible Joe had a hard time keeping the pickup on the road, it was in blowing so hard between Rotan and Aspermont. We went to Rotan yesterday and helped Lee Jay, my grandson, celebrate his birthday.

Carol's Kitchen

3 sticks of butter or oleo3/4 cup of cocoa3/4 cup of flour3 cups of sugar l and l/2 teapooons of vanilla6 eggs Mix all together and pour into unbaked pie shells Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (I used only l/2 cup of cocoa) Enjoy but wow it is rich!!!!!

Old Glory News

Thank God that today is a little better, at least we don't have to freeze every minute of the day. Oh my, it got so cold and it lasted three or four days. I hate winter, I don't like cold weather, especially when it gets down to a single digit. We all need to pray for rain, it is so dry.

Service Dogs Can Help Seniors with Disabilities

Dear Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his life a little easier.

The Mound, Texas Post Office

Postmaster Sherry Hopson knows the forty people who have boxes in the post office at Mound.“I know them by name, I know their children, their grandchildren, their grandparents and maybe their great grandparents. I can even know the names of some of their pets.

Carol's Kitchen

CHEESY CHICKEN SPREAD Ran out of ideas for supper one nights so I made these with crackers• 1 package of cream cheese softened• (3 ounces)• l cup of grated cheddar cheese• l small can of chunky chicken drained• l small can of green chiles (mild) Makes about 2 cups just enough for Joe and I This was...

2 Cents Worth

Grab you a cup of coffee and visit with me awhile, I am one sad girl this morning, I lost my best friend last week, she was the kind of friend you laughed with, you cried with, always was there when you needed her, but that's okay shes in heaven with her husband waltzing all over heaven, so I will...