Legal amendments appear quashed
A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that…
Read MoreSylvia Anderson Whitwell
Sylvia Anderson Whitwell, 87, of Boca Raton, Florida, died at her home on November 1, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Kenedy to George Anderson and Alverta Rix. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband M.C. “Whit” Whitwell, sister Judy Anderson Borth and daughter Cynthia Anne Mills Clark. Sylvia is…
Read MoreSanders shares volunteer service info at DAR meeting
Beth Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator at Uvalde Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Hospice Programs was the guest speaker at the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meeting on Saturday, November 18. Members met at the El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde with thirteen members in attendance. The meeting began at…
Read MoreLee’s Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ever hear a dish talked about on a movie or television show and suddenly needed it? Ratatouille was on a list of things I might need to try, until I realized it’s nothing like what the movie shows. But this… this comes from a certain show about a ranch and once they said garlic, butter,…
Read More18 jailed in La Salle, November 27 – December 10
COUNTY ARRESTS Eighteen individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges and on warrants issued locally and in other jurisdictions. Arrests were made by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s office, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and…
Read MoreHoliday activities
SQUIRRELING ALONG There are so many activities you can choose from to get the family involved in during the holidays. Sometimes it’s overwhelming, sometimes it’s impossible to get everyone to agree. Or maybe you don’t know what all you should try to do? Bake Christmas cookies — this is not the next best baking competition.…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Loat Treasure
Before there was winning the lottery, there was finding hidden treasure. The headlines this week show that the time-tested way to reap an unexpected windfall is still a very real possibility. On December 9th, Business Insider featured, “Delighted Charity Workers Found a Solid Gold American Buffalo Coin Worth $1,800, Discovered in a Collection Can in…
Read MoreButterscotch 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…
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