Faces & Places

“When you finally go back to your old hometown, you find it wasn’t the old home you missed but your childhood.” ~Sam Ewing A few days ago, I got a text message from one of my “daughters from another mother.” She was one of many who grew up with my girls. I hadn’t heard from her for over a year.

Winter storm offers few silver linings

So far, there are few silver linings related to the winter storm system that brought historically low temperatures and a mix of precipitation throughout Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Political fallout from winter storm continues

As Texans across the state continue to deal with the damage from the mid-February winter storm, so does the political fallout in Austin. So far, seven of the 16 board members of the Electric Reliability The hotline — 800-504-7030 — is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Old Glory News

One day it is nice, and we can get outside and enjoy the weather. The next day it is cold and you sit by the fire. But, hey, we have lights and water. Hope everyone had a nice week. Today is the last day of February, the year is going fast like the rest of the years.

T.W. Flowers: Hooey Junior American Saddle Bronc Champion

February 26-28 T.W. Flowers from Old Glory, Texas traveled to Will Rogers Coliseum in Ft Worth Texas to compete in the Hooey Junior American Saddle Bronc competition. He had a 71-point ride on a horse called Grey Wolf to win round one.

GRUMBEERE KIEHLE "POTATO PANCAKES"

1 kg potatoes (about 2 1/2 lbs) 1/2 onion (or more if you like) 2 eggs 1 tablespoon flour Salt, pepper and nutmeg (all to taste) Parsley (optional) Oil to fry in Wash and peel the potatoes and onion. Grate coarsely.