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Cook's corner: Refreshing drinks, salads and soups

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
This week, I’m sharing a new cold drink, a cold salad and a cold soup. This first recipe is for a cobbler … a Deep South word that comes from an Old English punch made with wine or liquor, fruit juice and sugar. This combination is cool and so refreshing.
From left, Jeffrey Bush as Justice Wargrave, Gerry Stamatelatos as Phillip Lombard, Carrie Cardillo as Vera Claythorne, and Erik Powers as Rogers in “And Then There Were None.” Photos by Lindsey Brisbine/The Palace Theatre

From left, Jeffrey Bush as Justice Wargrave, Gerry Stamatelatos as Phillip Lombard, Carrie Cardillo as Vera Claythorne, and Erik Powers as Rogers in “And Then There Were None.” Photos by Lindsey Brisbine/The Palace Theatre

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Palace brings Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit 'And Then There Were None' to life

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Agatha Christie, the “Queen of Crime,” has been captivating readers and theater audiences for over a century. The Palace Theater opening of And Then There Were None kept the full house audience engaged with hints and foreshadowing of what was to come.
Cole Whittlesey will perform songs from his album “Nothing to Give” at Back Porch Social in Round Rock on August 27, at 7 p.m.

Cole Whittlesey will perform songs from his album “Nothing to Give” at Back Porch Social in Round Rock on August 27, at 7 p.m.

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Strings and Things: Cole Whittlesey brings Texas music to Back Porch Social 

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Cole Whittlesey is an Aggie through and through. Born and raised in College Station, he also is a Texas A&M alum.He started his music career with his first produced EP, “Pack Your Bags,” in 2021.
A 9/11 themed quilt was hand-made by Susan Hoppenworth

A 9/11 themed quilt was hand-made by Susan Hoppenworth

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Art Scapes: Sun City resident honors 9/11 victims with quilts

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After 9/11, Susan Hoppenworth flew to New York City to work as a volunteer mental health counselor with the American Red Cross.Her exhibit features nine quilts and excerpts from her journal about experiences assisting New Yorkers.The exhibit at Sun City’s Retreat Amenity Center, 1220 Cattleman...
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