October 2025
September is Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month’s theme is ‘It’s never too late to reinvent yourself!’


Gordon Longhorns keep winning streak alive
The Gordon Longhorns did something no Gordon team has done in decades, after dominating the six-man world. They played in an 11-man matchup last Friday night against 2A Thorndale.

A leg, a payer, a mess
So occasionally I ask my husband, “Honey, what would you like for supper?” and he answers, “I don’t care” or “Whatever you want to fix” or “What are you having?” But one night last week, he replied, “Fried Chicken!” Hmmmmm……that will be noooooo problem. I took Home Economics and my sweet teacher taught me how to cut up a chicken and I just happen to have one in the freezer that I was going to bake but I can just cut it up and fry it! Nooooooo problem.

Tips to plant wildflowers this fall for a beautiful spring
If you want a yard filled with bluebonnets, coreopsis, sunflowers and other Texas wildflowers next spring, fall is the perfect time to plant seeds.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Bars
It is easy to make a batch of these and then cut them and wrap single servings in foil to have handy in the freezer for the week. Much cheaper than the freezer breakfasts from the store and you can basically add/substitute whatever ingredients you want or have handy.

Rams' homecoming events kicked off early ahead of Friday night matchup
MINERAL WELLS — Mineral Wells ISD started the Homecoming celebrations a bit earlier than in past years, holding the parade and sign lighting on Monday night, ahead of Friday's homecoming game against Godley.