By Carrie Dunlea During the early and oftentimes rain-drenched days of spring, it can seem like there may never be a time when plants will struggle to get their share of water. But drought can affect any area, and arid climates in particular. Ensuring gardens …
Black-Eyed Pea Patties | 4 patties I grew up eating a lot of black-eyed peas. They have always been on my grandma’s Sunday dinner menu. Sometimes I want to switch things up and I make these Black-Eyed Pea Patties. These little patties are full of …
By Carrie Dunlea Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see …
Scarlett is a darling 1-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix who’s the perfect size at just 30 pounds. She’s a little shy to start, but after a few treats she’ll be your best gal! Scarlett is a gentle pup with darling ears who likes to play …
By Sonia Duggan She was known as a leader, a gifted athlete, a true friend and an old soul who had an unwavering faith in God. In an instant, Ally Hooten’s short, light-filled life was taken when she died tragically in an ATV accident January …
Photo: New Mexico TRUE By Sydni Ellis Winter sunshine makes the desert come alive, adding a soft, golden glow to a chilly day. A river weaves lazily through the canyon. Cacti and flowers spread out over the landscape. Birds fly over snow-capped peaks in the …
Couple shares love of church and music By Sonia Duggan After seven decades of marriage, three children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, J.B. and Beryl Featherston, 92 and 89 respectively, know a thing or two about having a successful marriage. While they both agree …
By Sonia Duggan After years of dreaming about your future wedding day, the time has finally arrived for you to shop for a dress. But where and when do you start this fun yet slightly overwhelming process? After speaking to local expert Janet Smith of …
Baileys Dark Chocolate Pecan Chess Pie 16 servings Piecrust 1-1⁄8 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for dusting 1⁄4 tsp sugar 1⁄4 tsp salt 1⁄4 cup pecans, roughly chopped 1⁄2 cup cold unsalted butter, chopped 4 to 6 tbsp cold water Filling 2 …
If there has been a silver lining to 2020 and the upheaval caused by COVID-19, it’s that more people have found they have extra time on their hands to care for a pet in today’s solitary work-from-home lifestyle. Across the country, adoptions of 4-legged companions increased …