Entertain your guests this summer with healthy crab cakes and spicy jalapeno poppers.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing taste and these recipes for crab cakes and spicy jalapeno poppers are proof....
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
Going Places: Bring memories into focus by keeping a travel journal.
By MARILYN ROBITAILLE I recently ran across a travel journal that I kept from a trip we took in 1992. I always jot down where I am and...
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Super cool things you can do with leftover coffee grounds.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER If you are a coffee drinker, then you probably have an abundant supply of leftover coffee grounds being thrown away...
- Jun 13, 2021
- 1 min
Hearing to decide next steps in the Campos-Barrier saga brewing at the Erath County Courthouse.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A judge will soon decide what happens next in the Campos-Barrier saga brewing at the Erath County Courthouse. County...
- Jun 12, 2021
- 1 min
This watermelon salad with feta and cucumber is my new fave. You will love it too!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was unfamiliar with this salad until my cousin posted a picture of it on Instagram. And since it has all the...
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Going Places: Soothe your senses and plan your escape to Palm Springs, California.
By MARILYN ROBITAILLE Sometimes you encounter a place with such special vibes that you don’t fully understand the experience until you’re...
- Jun 9, 2021
- 2 min
Say yes to summertime cookouts with these healthy recipes. (Think cauliflower potato salad.)
By JULIE BRINKLEY Ahhh. Sweet summertime. There is nothing better than a backyard barbecue on a sunny afternoon with family and friends....
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Laser hair removal at Pure Image; because it’s not the 1970s anymore.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was a prepubescent child in the 1970s so hairy legs and arms weren’t a problem for me, but it was for plenty of...
- Jun 7, 2021
- 1 min
Make your sheets smell like summer with this fancy linen wash I picked up from Julianne’s.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Doing laundry doesn’t top my list of favorite things to do, but it is a necessary evil we all have to get done. But...
- Jun 7, 2021
- 1 min
Satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with this easy, delicious key lime Bundt cake. It’s pretty too!
By LORI LESLEY I get it, you have been good. You’ve been exercising and eating clean to get ready for that summer bod. But sometimes,...
- Jun 6, 2021
- 1 min
Father’s Day at Newton’s Cellar; think smoked ribs and chicken fried steak with jalapeno gravy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you still haven’t made special plans for dad, now’s your chance. Chef...
- Jun 4, 2021
- 1 min
Liquor petition gets 7,000 signatures; move to legalize alcohol in Erath County heads to voters.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A two-month effort to get 4,400 signatures on a petition to legalize the sale of alcohol in Erath County appears to...
- Jun 3, 2021
- 1 min
Rain or shine: Moo-La Fest is underway with a full slate of fun. See you there!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The wait is finally over. Festivities that are all things Moo-La Fest kick off Thursday through Sunday at...
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
Cheesy taco vegetable skillet, lasagna stuffed peppers; 2 recipes to keep your weight on track.
By JULIE BRINKLEY These recipes are just another reminder that healthy eating doesn’t have to mean sacrificing taste. So go ahead and...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
Going Places: Deep travel and the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells.
By MARILYN ROBITAILLE I ran across a perfect travel term that describes something we should all embrace: “deep travel.” Author David K....
- Jun 1, 2021
- 1 min
Erath County Vaccination Center closing permanently this week; local Covid cases down significantly.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After fully vaccinating almost 15,000 residents, the Erath County Vaccination Center is set to close permanently at...
- May 31, 2021
- 1 min
My friend Angela told me about this marinara sauce from Costco and it’s definitely worth trying.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After returning home from a super-busy weekend, I was searching the pantry for something quick and easy to make for...
- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
Enjoy a taste of Texas wines during a special event happening at Moo-La Fest next weekend.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If spending an afternoon sipping delicious Texas wines is on your wish list, make plans now to attend the Texas...
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Simple and delicious: Stay cool down with this cold asparagus salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like asparagus, you need this salad in your life. It’s easy to make and oh-so-delicious. And did I mention that...
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
Summertime clean-eating: Enjoy these turkey and cheese cucumber rolls for a tasty win.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Picture yourself snacking on these healthy turkey and cheese cucumber rolls while you are poolside with friends. They...
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