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Better Late than Never for Sweet Potatoes

The longevity spinach and Okinawan spinach that I wrote about last week arrived in the mail on Monday. I failed to mention in the column that I also ordered some sweet potato slips.

REMEMBER WHEN?

June 9-13, 1972 La Grange’s John (Bubba) Riehs, the southpaw pitcher-first baseman for the bi-district champion Leopards, was drafted in the 27th round by the Baltimore Orioles of the American League. Riehs was tapped on the second day of the major league free-agent draft.

Schulenburg Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of May 22-28. Animal Complaint On May 26, Officer Juan Castilleja was informed of an animal complaint in the 1300 block of Pierce in reference to a dog on a short leash without food and water or shelter.

That Little Voice

I find myself looking at something in my kitchen, or living room or bathroom and That asking ‘What is this and why Little do I have it?’ Gadgets. They occupy Voice spaces that could be housing some worthwhile thing-a-bog that I really do need.

Record Turnouts For FDR’s Texas Tour

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt mixed politics and pleasure on a reelection campaign swing through Texas on Jun. 11-12, 1936.

Unlocking the Nuns’ Stash

My first two years of school involved walking about four miles each day. The Catholic nuns, or sisters as they were called, drove a car from Hostyn to the Radhost school house every day.

TEA Directed to Make Schools Safer

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

Record Timecapsule From 10 Years Ago

Every Tuesday our Timecapsule series (full editions from 10 years ago) is sent out free to our e-edition subscribers. If you missed it, a decade ago, we were covering: • Flatonia’s state softball title • Fayetteville’s run to the state baseball title To subscribe to the e-edition and timecapsule feature (free for print subscribers) go to www.fayettecountyrecord.com..

Made in the Shade – Edible Landscaping

There’s a big shady spot on the southeast side of my house. A pair of crepe myrtles, a pair of Chinese tallow trees and some Bradford pears form a border around this area.

First Rule: Do No Harm

To The Editor: Although this statement has nothing to do with the physician’s oath, it has everything to do with how we confront each other. Harm is the result of attacking personalities rather than attacking issues.