The 501

Body It’s Tuesday, and I’m asking myself why I haven’t washed Saturday night’s grape juice out of my hair. Maybe because it’s holding so well? Just one grape, by the way.

Spiffy up hairdo with fruit

Body When I was a child, she sat in front of us at church. I can still see the back of her head – all horizontal waves, one above the other. She probably wore a hat with a facial veil, but I spent more time viewing those waves than her face. How did she make them?

Chunky banana mini muffins

Body There are many ways to enjoy a sweet, nutritious treat without loading up on processed foods, refined sugar or unhealthy fats. This recipe was already a winner, being made without all-purpose flour or refined sugar.

Briscoe County Chili Cook Off set for Feb. 25 in Quitaque

Body County Chili Cook Off will be held February 25 at the Quitaque Country Club in downtown Quitaque with setup underway any time on Saturday morning, according to the Cook Off committee.

Presidents Day Quiz with no help from Google

Body In honor of Monday’s federal holiday honoring the men who have landed in the Oval Office, take this little test. Some questions relate to their time in office; others may involve before or after their administrations. If you fail, go back to 5th Grade.

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help

Body AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes.

Saving and spending a surplus

Body The Texas Tribune reported on January 9 that Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion available for the next budget after record-breaking revenue growth. Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar provided the budgetary information.

Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

Body Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.

Barn quilts are big in Northeast Texas

Body TUMBLEWEED As the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.

Snow-day memories hard to beat

Body School days, school days! If you know that old song, or even if you don’t, you may remember with me that nothing was better than a snowy day when school didn’t happen. The powers that were didn’t want the buses getting stuck.