The Red Velvet Cake Wars

The Red Velvet Cake Wars opened at the Palace Playhouse October 14 and runs through November 13. The play was written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Collectively known as Jones-Hope-Wooten, the trio are among the most widely-produced playwrights in the United States.

Sun City Women’s Golf Association crowns champion

The Sun City Women’s Golf Association 18-hole group has crowned its champion for 2022 after a rigorous 54 holes of golf last week. It mandated a test on all three championship courses between October 10 and 13.

Green Magic broccoli is a fall Texas Superstar plant

The weather is finally starting to feel a little more like fall, or maybe I am trying to convincemyself that 89-degree temperatures are fall weather in Texas. The shorter daylight hours are making a difference in the weather and I am ready to enjoy some fall vegetables.

Tried and true autumn recipes

Last week, longtime reader Emily Torrence sent me three of her favorite “tried-and-true” recipes that she loves to make when autumn weather arrives. Like most of us, she has collected recipes from friends over the years and generously shares them with others.

Sister ranchers from Liberty Hill open bed and breakfast

Jo and Meagan Gatlin are sisters who grew up in a ranching family in Liberty Hill. When their father retired a few years back the sisters took over, transforming the ranch with regenerative practices that prioritize soil health and treat animals respectfully.

New art exhibit at Georgetown City Hall

The new art exhibition, The Hill We Climb, at Georgetown City Hall is on display through December and features acrylic and mixed media by Diane Sandlin. Abstract painter Diane Sandlin’s exhibit, The Hill We Climb, is inspired by Amanda Gorman’s 2021 inaugural poem of the same name.

Yesteryears: Dengue fever postpones 1922 school start

yesteryears October 13, 1922 The Union Hall school near Liberty Hill that was to have opened for the term Monday in their splendid new modern school house, postponed the date of opening on account of the illness of both the teachers Misses Netha and Maxine Connell, who were suffering from an...

Golf senior champs crowned

Cimarron Hills Golf and Country Club crowned its 2022 senior women and men’s champions this past weekend with some familiar competitors. Both champions replaced the winners from a year ago at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course.

Appetizers for a big appetite

Afew weeks ago, I had some friends over for dinner and, of course, tried a few new recipes on them. The main course and dessert were recipes I’ve made many times, but the appetizer and two side dishes were new. The appetizer proved so popular that I wasn’t sure there would be room for dinner.

Some South Llano State Park birds found in Wilco

Jim Hailey On my return trip from working on a cabin I own on the Frio River, I stopped by South Llano State Park to do a little photography and get some rest and recreation. If you have never visited this park, you should do so.