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Pinto bean salad full of protein and flavor

Pinto bean salad full of protein and flavor

Pinto bean salad full of protein and flavor

Body You may recall a popular salad that’s been around for years which contains ranch-style beans, grated, cheese, Fritos, and French dressing, along with the lettuce and tomatoes. It’s tasty, but I craved a cleaned-up version.
Texas House impeaches AG Paxton

Texas House impeaches AG Paxton

Texas House impeaches AG Paxton

Body The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred.

2023 Community Calendar

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PEACHY KEEN The beginning of farmers’ market season brings lots of chances to support local growers and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

PEACHY KEEN The beginning of farmers’ market season brings lots of chances to support local growers and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Peach crisp an early taste of summer

Body Peaches from Fredericksburg will soon find their way to the area, and while the ones I found last year were small, they were fairly sweet and juicy.
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

Body A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Body Lofty summer goals, aren’t they? I figure if I set only three, then surely the chances of success are greater than a detailed personal to-do list for June, July, and August. Here I am. Bad knees and weight gain equate to more mileage on my body than it should have.

2023 Community Calendar

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Creators, fixers, mistake makers

Creators, fixers, mistake makers

Creators, fixers, mistake makers

Body Creator is one of those glorious words full of good vibes. Fixer doesn’t have the same ring, but if you’re more of a fixer than a creator, don’t sell yourself short. By any other name, you are a creator. You create fixes. Much of life amounts to fixing.