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Courtship is in the air. A male Cedar Waxwing offers his potential mate a sweet berry as part of their annual ritual. Don’t they make a lovely pair? Minette Layne photo
Cedar Waxwings are the gypsies of bird world
Quite possibly the prettiest birds to grace our South Texas winter landscape are the Cedar Waxwings. Have you seen them yet? They are here, but they are constantly on the move. To see them you just...
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Paraguay inspires passion
BEEVILLE — When Marcos Montez talks, the tone of his voice echoes those of his guitar: mellow and quiet assurance. Not what Coastal Bend College music instructor Gene Stephenson was expecting. “H...
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50 years Behind the barber’s chair
by Gary Kent
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Fifty years may seem like a long time to be standing on your feet, cutting peoples’ hair. But becoming a barber a half century ago was a dream come true for Sid Salinas. Last Tuesday a stream of ...
Wintering hummers in county may be rare birds
by Karen Benson
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Most of us know that hummingbirds are summer birds. Two species breed here: the Buff-bellied Hummingbird and the Black-chinned Hummingbird. You may have seen a pair of each of these around your fee...
Coaches vote Schneider into Hall of Honor
by Kenda Nelson
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WOODSBORO — Retired Woodsboro coach Don Schneider led the Eagles into the state playoffs in basketball 14 times in the 19 years he served as coach. On Saturday, Jan. 14, at noon, Schneider will b...
1st relay meeting set Jan. 23
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Are you ready for a party? The Joe Barber Memorial Relay for Life of Refugio County is kicking off for 2012. The theme for this year’s relay is Mardi Gras. The Relay Committee will kick off its ...
'...as nice as you let me or as mean as you make me'
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Friendly-faced, blond-haired, blue-eyed Lorrie L.W. Davis sits at her desk, surrounded by pictures of family, her “bonus child” (stepdaughter) and friends. On her walls hang crosses, diplomas and a...
Centennial birthday
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Greta McGuill, former teacher at Madderra School, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Jan. 20. Friends are invited to come and celebrate with her as she is honored with cake and punch on Saturday,...