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The Grove in Coryell County looks like an old western movie set. Photos by Linda Dwyer

The Grove in Coryell County looks like an old western movie set. Photos by Linda Dwyer

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Out and About: A ghost-town day trip to kick off fall

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
When fall arrives it’s time to hit the road. My recent outing was a bus trip organized by Jerilee Prather. The popular and much appreciated trip planner is helping Sun City residents make memories one trip at a time.
Holly Noel and Mary Jane Berry set a table.

Holly Noel and Mary Jane Berry set a table.

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Tastes of the Town: Table scape is ‘Right Neighborly’

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Holly Noel and Mary Jane Berry are friendly next door neighbors, who share their cooking stories, techniques and tablesettings.“A lot of baked goodies, soups and casseroles have been passed both ways across our shared fence and we've also been known to borrow from each other when we run out of an...

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Cook's Corner: Pumpkin cooked four different ways

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The first day of fall was Monday, and before long, pumpkins will be everywhere! I don’t know why most folks only cook with pumpkin in the fall and winter, but perhaps that makes it more special when we do.
New York pizza aficionado Tom McCabe tries a slice from Niki’s Pizza & Pasta.

New York pizza aficionado Tom McCabe tries a slice from Niki’s Pizza & Pasta.

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Taste: Niki’s Pizza & Pasta put to the New York test

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Positive online reviews influenced my decision to try Niki’s Pizza & Pasta, a fairly new restaurant near Randalls at 5731 Williams Drive.It’s a small establishment with only a few tables.
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