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Rosalio Rodriguez, who will be 71 on September 13th, herds his 60 head of sheep along the lightly-traveled County Road 345 south of Granger on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Health issues have curtailed his work recently, but he continues to work at a printing company in Pflugerville three days a week. Every day, accompanied by his dog Rambo, Rodriguez lets the sheep graze along the side of the road. He and his family have lived on five acres here since 2000. He continues to enjoy his work. Photo by Andy

Rosalio Rodriguez, who will be 71 on September 13th, herds his 60 head of sheep along the lightly-traveled County Road 345 south of Granger on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Health issues have curtailed his work recently, but he continues to work at a printing company in Pflugerville three days a week. Every day, accompanied by his dog Rambo, Rodriguez lets the sheep graze along the side of the road. He and his family have lived on five acres here since 2000. He continues to enjoy his work. Photo by Andy

Counting sheep in Granger

Andy Sharp
Thursday, September 4, 2025
In 2010, about a year after returning to Texas, I was doing one of those occasional drives in the countryside south of Granger when I noticed a man, joined by a Great Pyrenees as they herded sheep along a barely-traveled road.
Renderings show how Sun City’s Veterans Memorial will be updated in the coming years.

Renderings show how Sun City’s Veterans Memorial will be updated in the coming years.

Celebrate Patriot Day, support future memorial

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, September 4, 2025
In 2021, Congress passed legislation naming September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. Sun City is hosting a 9/11 Patriot Day remembrance organized by the Veterans Memorial Advisory Group.Retired Army Staff Sgt. Shilo Harris is the featured speaker.
Fletcher’s co-owner Amber Fletcher with the company’s mascot Mr. Corny at the State Fair of Texas. Photo courtesy Thomas Garza

Fletcher’s co-owner Amber Fletcher with the company’s mascot Mr. Corny at the State Fair of Texas. Photo courtesy Thomas Garza

Corny Dogs at the State Fair of Texas

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The annual State Fair of Texas, held in Dallas at Fair Park, begins the last Friday in September and lasts for 24 days. The event features family-friendly activities, a car show, rodeo, pig races, live music and countless food options.

Challenge yourself with these labor-intensive recipes

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Last week, I shared some quick and easy recipes for appetizers or snacks that could be whipped up with ease. This week, I’m writing for those of you who enjoy a bit of a challenge in the kitchen and like to stretch yourself just a bit by trying something new and more labor-intensive.
Jail To Job Program Director Eddie Franz, meets with Who Vice President Judy Madsen for a check presentation.

Jail To Job Program Director Eddie Franz, meets with Who Vice President Judy Madsen for a check presentation.

WHO supports Jail to Jobs

Anne Marshall
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The WHO ladies of Sun City were honored to have Eddie Franz, Executive Director of Jail to Jobs as the presenter of their monthly meeting in August.
Chicago Club president Jim Bonk grabs a slice of chocolate cake to celebrate Pope Leo XIV. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Chicago Club president Jim Bonk grabs a slice of chocolate cake to celebrate Pope Leo XIV. Photo by Linda Dwyer

OUT AND ABOUT: Sun City’s Chicagoans enjoy a papal party

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, August 28, 2025
An enticing invitation arrived in my emails. It was one I never anticipated, but was excited to accept.“Dear Chicago Club Member: Pope Leo XIV, an Illinois native son, is now continuing the work of the Catholic Church in Rome. We are hosting a ‘Papal Party’ in his honor.

Football season unlocks snacking opportunities

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
At long last (at least for me), football season is back and that means opportunities to whip up fun party foods to nosh on while watching the games. Of course, if you’re not a fan, these appetizers are good anytime!

Do less labor on Labor Day

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
It’s almost time to celebrate workers by relaxing for a long weekend. Labor Day, observed the first Monday in September, takes place September 1 this year.

Southwestern golf season begins September 8

Doug Kienitz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Southwestern women and men on the Pirate golf teams are prepping rapidly for the first match in a couple weeks. Yes, the fall collegiate season will debut shortly for coach Greg Sigler for the 2025-26 collegiate season.The season for the men begins September 8.
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