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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 9, 20212 min read
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 8, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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 7, 20211 min read
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 6, 20211 min read
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 4, 20211 min read
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 3, 20211 min read
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 2, 20211 min read
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, 20213 min read
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...
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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 31, 20211 min read
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 28, 20211 min read
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 27, 20211 min read
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...
May 26, 20211 min read
Another year, another spin around the sun; I celebrated my birthday with more love than I deserve.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hard to believe that it’s been a whole year since I turned 50. So it’s really strange to say that, as of today,...
May 25, 20211 min read
With 91 children that need help, CASA seeks community volunteers to serve as advocates.
By LINDSAY LAURENT CASA Outreach and Development Director CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is calling for community members to step up and...
May 25, 20212 min read
Planning a dream vacation this summer? Local travel agent D’Anna Green can help you make it perfect.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you have been dreaming of a romantic getaway to a beautiful, all-inclusive beach resort or taking the family on a...
May 24, 20213 min read
The Husband’s favorite Tex Mex sour cream chicken enchiladas are on tonight’s dinner menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE First things first. This is not a recipe I came up with on my own, though I have tweaked it to our liking. I...
May 22, 20211 min read
Turn your bath or shower into spa magic with this heavenly sponge.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Forget everything you think you know about sponges because they’re not just for washing dishes. Spongeables are not...
May 21, 20211 min read
If you’re an Elvis fan, you owe it to yourself to take a trip to Memphis and Tupelo.
By MARILYN ROBITAILLE Elvis Presley died Aug. 16, 1977, but he lives on in his music. If you’re a die-hard Elvis fan, you owe it to...
May 20, 20214 min read
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