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VFW Auxiliary member Lorette Eiben dresses up as the iconic American role model, Rosie the Riveter, to commemorate Rosie the Riveter Day on March 21.
Photo by Bernadette Adams

VFW Auxiliary recognizes contributions of American women during WWII by celebrating Rosie the Riveter Day

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 5:00am

Rosie the Riveter stands for the millions of women who left their homes for factories to keep the country’s manufacturing processes going during World War II. After decades of sustained activism, U.S. Congress heeded calls to dedicate March 21 to this cultural icon.

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The wacky addition and subtraction of jet lag and Daylight Savings Time

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 5:00am

Dear Readers, Forgive me, I've been caught up in a whirlwind of daylight savings, time zone changes and jet lag, not to mention Spring Break…woo!

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Domestic cats and majestic lions have a lot in common, including the ability to nap seemingly forever.
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Exploring Nature: Lions

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 5:00am

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No reason to be so crabby, these shrimp cakes are not shellfish on flavor.
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Move over crab; shrimp cakes are crisp and tasty

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 5:00am

Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans, seafood tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat than meat- or poultry-based protein sources, and it may be rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

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Above, April’s Yard of the Month is located on Laurel Ridge at Mimosa Circle in Spring Lake Hills. Left, a Little Free Library in the corner yard continues to serve neighbors.
Photos by Sharon Lockett

Large scale garden art fills the front bed near the entryway, along with a burr oak.

Jerusalem sage greets the spring with bright yellow blossoms.
Photos by Sharon Lockett

Cenizo “Texas sage” shares a bed with sago palm near the street.

Yard of the Month

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 5:00am

Mimosa Circle landscape honors both present and previous homeowners

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Promotional poster submitted by Thunder Wolf Ranch

Thunder Wolf Ranch to host Total Eclipse Fest

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

Thunder Wolf Ranch will host Total Eclipse Fest Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8 in commemoration of the total solar eclipse that will occur during the afternoon of April 8.

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Hummingbirds are the bright harbingers of spring.
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Exploring Nature: My First Hummingbird

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

My cup runneth over.

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Texas peach season is coming soon. Whether you like it with or without ice cream, this peach cobbler will make a deliciously sweet treat this spring.
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Sweeten the day with a southern peach cobbler

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

Although many desserts make for a sweet ending to delicious meals, there’s something so inviting about a moist and tender cobbler to add to that yum factor. Cobbler consists of a fruit filling covered in a biscuit batter of sorts. When baked, the ingredients blend together to form a spoonable treat that is tender but with the right amount of bite.

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Cindy DeLeon in queenly garb as a member of the St. John’s Fiesta court.
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Karaoke Queen

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

Cindy DeLeon reigns on stage with a lifetime of passion, experience

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Pictured left to right, panelists Judge Sandra Bryant, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5; Grisell Perez-Carey, coordinator for diversity, equity and inclusion for the City of San Marcos; Lt. Christina Dall, Travis County sheriff’s office; Madison Battise, overhead linesman, City of Seguin and Gary Job Corps graduate; and Heather Escalante, Gary Job Corps Corrections Instructor and Gary Job Corps graduate.
Photos by Randolph Goodman

Gary Job Corps hosts Women’s Conference

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:00am

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Gary Job Corps Center held a Women’s Conference with over 300 female students and staff participating in the symposium.