Butterscotch Brownies
A simple recipe to whip up at a time when family is around and time is precious. From The Pride of Texas — A Collection of Recipes from TFWC Clubs, by the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs, 1984 Butterscotch Brownies As contributed by 1950 Study Club, Floydada, Caprock District 1/3 c butter 1 c brown…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Envy is in
By David Bachelor, PhD A theme in the news this week could function as a resolution in a formal debate. The resolution would be, “Envy is Good.” Speaking in favor of the proposition were a range of articles. Keeping to the debate format, let us hear from three “speakers.” The first to “speak” is the…
Read MoreStaying grounded
SQUIRRELING ALONG What the heck is grounding and what would I do that for? Electricians hold your horses, the grounding that I’m talking about is a little different (but also not different). We’re discussing practicing grounding as a human. Grounding, also known as earthing, is a therapeutic technique. Activities that “ground” or reconnect people with…
Read MoreJosefina “Josie” Ramirez
Josefina “Josie” Ramirez, 84, of Pearsall, died on November 25, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1939. Josie loved dancing and singing along to her favorite music, caring for her plants, and loving her family dearly. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Antonio, daughters Margarita Soto (Felix Julian), Elvia Huizar (Roy),…
Read MoreFrancisco Ramos
Francisco Ramos, 65, of Dilley, died on January 21, 2022. He was born on November 10, 1956. Survivors include his wife Fidela Ramos, Lupita Ramos, Marisa Louisa Ramos, Pedro Ramos, Sanda Ramos, Belinda Ramos, Amanda Ramos and grandchildren Mario, Sophia and Yazmina Cruz and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Friday, November…
Read MoreWatch for phony online ‘discreet shipping’ fees
Peak shipping season is here, and con artists are capitalizing on it. In a new scam reported to BBB Scam Tracker, phony e-commerce websites hit shoppers with a bill for “discreet shipping.” This extra fee allegedly pays for special packaging or stamps, but it’s a trick to get online shopping scam victims to hand over…
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court hears abortion ban chalenge
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that could decide whether medical exceptions to the state’s abortion ban are written clearly enough to protect pregnant women who face serious health risks, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The 22 plaintiffs include women who contracted sepsis while waiting to terminate a nonviable pregnancy,…
Read MoreMorning gutting
Firefighters from the La Salle Fire Rescue finish extinguishing a blaze in the 1000 block of Martinez Street on the east side of Cotulla on Tuesday morning, December 5, after being dispatched in response to an apparent blaze in an RV camping trainer that had been parked in front of a residence. Although the trailer…
Read MoreYour check is in a field
Hundreds of pieces of mail are strewn across the roadside grass near Hwy 85 on the outskirts of Dilley shortly after noon on Monday, December 4, after a US Postal Service truck was struck during law enforcement officers’ pursuit of a vehicle whose driver was attempting to evade capture by the US Border Patrol. Reports…
Read MoreAnnual Moore potluck dinner is December 9
The Moore Community Improvement Club will host its annual Potluck dinner on Saturday, December 9 in the Community Center. Santa Claus will be available at 4:30 p.m. to take pictures with children and listen to their wishes for the holiday season. “We welcome everyone to bring a delish dish to share with your neighbors,” MCC…
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