Pie season’s greetings

Thanksgiving is only a week away, so today I’m going to share some special recipes and tips on pie crust from Patti “PJ” Moore, a master of pie making, who hails from a long line of the same in her family.

Williamson County Animal Shelter

Sponsored by: Moya, 8, is a sweet senior kitty in search of an understanding “hoooman” to call her own. Moya has diabetes, and she’ll need her person to help her manage that through life. It’s easy peasy for anyone to handle. Moya loves her a lap and some scritches.

Butter boards and more

A growing trend on social media is to replace the charcuterie board with a butter board. Restaurant developer Justine Doiron’s Tik Tok video sparked interest, but Ms. Doiron acknowledges butter boards were first created by chef and cookbook author Joshua McFadden.

Holiday events coming to churches near you

St. John UMC The Wesley Value Meal is 5:30 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 16 in the Family Life Center hosted by the youth ministry. The menu is sandwiches, chips and cookies. ThesecondannualComeHome for Christmas Celebration is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, November 19.

It’s time for a celebration and pop-up show

The public is invited to the Williamson County Art Guild celebration and pop-up art show. The fun begins at 5 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m., Saturday, November 19, at Lamppost Coffee, 809 South Main Street.

A great cool-season annual

Pansies are one of my mother’s favorite flowers to grow. Every year in the fall, we went on a search for the perfect tray of pansies. Some years she liked to plant a mix of colorful pansies, and other years she planted a solid color for a big impact statement.

Store closed for Veterans Day

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Texas UIL championships held at Sun City

The final PGA Tour event of 2022 in Texas tees off Wednesday, November 10, at the Cadence Bank Houston Open. The Memorial Park Golf course, which only a couple years ago was renovated to PGA levels, hosts the tournament. Previously hosted in Humble, the event moved to this site several years ago.

Whatevers you might be craving

Ihave a few new recipes today, all great for fall gatherings, sports parties or just for good noshing. I had a few folks over on the patio last week and one of my guests brought these really delicious “whatevers”…sort of like a little dumpling filled with sausage and cheese. Just so tasty.

Williamson County Animal Shelter

Sponsored by: Buddy 4, has nothing hokey about him, but his ears have a mind of their own and may remind you to have a little extra fun in life. He’s a big strong boy, so keep an eye on the little ones when he comes bounding through.