Tales of winter, cows, donkeys

Body By the time you’re reading this we all should be basking in Texas sunshine, reflecting on our days in the 2025 deep freeze and looking at a thin red line of mercury pushing 70. Some of us will have good stories. I hope I don’t. I probably will. Actually, I already do.

Plant potatoes mid-March for June crop

Body From the gardenA white potato crop hasa definite spot in spring gardens. Make plans now for a mid-March planting date. Planting mid-March gives plenty of time to grow a summer crop after the tubers are harvested in June.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body Brrr! Winter doesn’t seem to want to leave us, but Wanda and Rose Mary quilted Thursday morning while I stayed home afraid I was taking cold. By noon I was okay and joined them.

Spring Break at Caprock Canyons State Park

Body Locals and tourists to the Caprock Canyons State Park will have plenty to do this year for Spring Break as Park Interpreter Natalie Smith has a “flock of exciting events” planned. I was able to catch up with the busy Smith for a rundown of what to expect, as March draws near.

Briscoe Co. Chili Cook-Off Winners

Body Here are the winners of this weekend’s Briscoe County Chili cook off.

FRIENDS OF BRISCOE COUNTY, INC. BRISCOE COUNTY COOK OFF COMMITTEE

Body We had a great Chili Cook Off this year. We had a record number of teams, 37, participate as well as a lot of tasters, judges and visitors.

Find your Peru

Body Shed a Little LightA mother of a former student caught me in the hall this week between classes.Becky lit up, excited to tell me about one of her sons who had just told her he and another former student were embarking on a nine-day trip to Peru.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Body TUMBLEWEEDAs 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.

Keeping literature alive in the classroom

Body Shed a Little Lightteaching tool. Children of the 1950s and 1960s have a rather unique take on this, too.We remember the euphoria of seeing the audio-visual Projector Person roll through the door of our junior high or high school classroom.

The Mound, Texas, post office

Body TUMBLEWEEDAs 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.