Candied Sweet Potatoes

A Thanksgiving feast isn’t complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole.

Thanksgiving: In the Kitchen

To survive the cooking marathon that invariably accompanies Thanksgiving Day, make your side-dish selections based on ease as well as flavor. You can still include the classics, like sweet potatoes and stuffing, plus a few new recipes that'll impress and please.

Loaded Collard Greens

A time-honored tradition in southern kitchens, these simple collard greens make for an easy Thanksgiving side.

Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Use pecans or walnuts for these lightly sweetened spiced nuts. Serve at a holiday party for guests to nibble on. It's also great for gift-giving.

Naz gets new bus

Nazareth Swifts and Swiftettes gained a new team and organization travel decked out in team colors and style thanks to the Naz school board and administration. Friends and family were invited to come out during the Tuesday game to tour the new addition.

Pet Talk

Cold weather poses serious threats to your pets' health. Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather and adjust accordingly.

Library Lines ...

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we still have a few 'Paper Helicopters' take-andmake kits for Young Scientists. The fun, educational kits are created by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M Extension Service, and we gladly distribute them.

And God Breathes...

An errant flake of snow drifts lazily in front of my eyes, and I try to focus on it, shifting my weight from one frozen foot to the other. There is no relief for my numb legs and my deadened mind. The snow reminds me of Hanukkah. My thoughts wander.

USDA previews crop, revenue loss assistance

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Lack of supplies hampering farm equipment sales

A year ago, farmers across the country, desperate to upgrade equipment, found dealer and auction lots empty. Dealers of all brands were out of machinery and were running low on some parts.