PRESSURE BEARS WATCHING--Sandhill cranes are a familiar feature of fall and winter days in the Panhandle and South Plains, their trilling bugling equated by the great naturalist Alldo Leopold to 'the trumpet call of evolution.' A challenging but rewarding bird to hunt over decoys, their harvest is being watched closely by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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TIE 'EM DOWN--Desserts so light and delightful that they could well float away will be offered for purchase at auction at the 15th annual Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction and Brisket Dinner Tuesday, November 25 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lamar Room of King's Manor. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

BAKE SALE STALWARTS--The baked goods and home made candy sale at the Festival of Trees is a sure draw every years. Chances are, if you have browsed and patronized the sale, you have encountered this trio of ladies who handle display, sale, and baking duties. From left are Terry Rhyne, Carla Rampley, and Irma Murphey styling pies. (Photo by Jim Steiert)