News

The Fourth and the Quiet Glass of Sweet Tea

Somebody you know is going to spend this Fourth of July holding a glass of sweet tea at a cookout, hoping no one asks why they aren't drinking. They'll laugh at the right times, throw a football with the kids, and tell anyone who offers them a beer that they're good.

J. R. Huffman Library News

“Blaze of Glory” (Romance) by Diana Palmer; “Wait and See” (Thriller) by Iris Johansen NEW JUV BOOKS: “Dog Man: Big Jim Believes” by Dav Pilkey; “Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Bratty Sister”and “Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure” by Rachel Renee Russell, “Diary of a Wimpy...

Old Houses

Every day, I walk by dozens of beautiful houses. I am an admirer of grand old houses.
Old Houses

Pet Talk

University Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case W of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this might mean for their animals.

What a mess!

I had turned, to leave the bathroom. Then, I saw it. A large blob, of something, was just above the window. Oh, no! Instantly, I knew what it was. I thought I had missed out, on this pesky stuff, this year. Each Spring, a bunch of black ants make my bathroom, their temporary home.

Welcome Integrity: Holy Spirit

I learned to make the sign of the cross as a child. “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.” In Romanian: “In numele Tatal si al Fiul si al Sfantului Duh, Amin.”
Welcome Integrity: Holy Spirit

The Country Parson

As I celebrated Father’s Day this year, I remembered my father. It was 16 years ago that he passed away, and I have not forgotten him one single day.

Helping your Garden n survive the Texas heat

It gets so hot during our Texas summers. Just like we can sunburn, your vegetables can also suffer from too much sun. Extreme heat is stressful for plants. When the temperature is too high, plants can suffer from sunburn and become sunscald.
Helping your Garden n survive the Texas heat
Subscribe to News