May 2024

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: We get these red and black bugs on the new growth of our Texas mountain laurels each spring. What are they, and how can we eliminate them? These are red mountain laurel mirids (Lopidea major).

I remember when I was trying to find a birthday card for my younger brother and as I was looking, I came across some cards for Mother's Day. I thought of the times I looked for a card for my mother, but I also remembered a few times that I almost forgot.

HEAD OVER MEALS Recently, I was fortunate enough to take part in an event called The Sanderson Table. This unique, and one-of-akind experience only comes around every so often, thanks to Melanie Kaihani of Sanderson.

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The unofficial May 4 general election results along with the early voting results are in. These results will not be official until each entity canvases their ballots.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proposing a new ruling (31 TAC §65.950,) concerning mountain lions. This proposal is listed in the Texas Register, Volume 49 Number 16 for the week of April 19 under Title 31 Natural Resources and Conservation, Subchapter X. Mountain Lions.

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Off the coast of the South American country of Ecuador lie the Galapagos Islands. They are a wildlife lover, and coincidentally photographers’ paradise.

Autumn Faucheux, 46, a radiant soul whose life was a testament to selflessness and love, departed from this world far too soon on April 17 leaving behind a legacy of compassion and joy.

Erlinda Gonzales Esparza (Momo), 85, of Fort Stockton passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 26 in Fort Stockton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 30 from 1 p.m.-8 p.m., and the Rosary will follow from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.