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The Texas Historical Commission awarded a 2023 Distinguished Service Award to Pecos County Historical Commission (PCHC) on Tuesday, May 28. The annual award recognized the Pecos County Historical Commission for their exemplary initiation and execution of comprehensive programs that preserve Texas’ diverse historic and cultural resources. The award was presented by the Honorable Judge Shuster during County Commissioners’ court.

Holidays can sometimes be confusing. I was always clear about Veterans Day in November. When I was growing up in Odessa on November 11 the veterans of World War I were plentiful and always downtown near the courthouse and post office. They would offer paper poppies for us to wear. As John McCrea wrote, “In Flander’s Field where poppies grow, between the crosses row on row.” We knew the importance of Veteran’s Day, celebrating the end of World War I.

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HEAD OVER MEALS When outside temperatures begin to rise, dining al fresco becomes popular once again. The types of food that are prepared also gain in popularity during this time of year.

The secret to making great fried green tomatoes is an unripe tomato. Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup all-purpose flour, divided ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 3 green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices Vegetable oil Directions 1.

It is almost unheard of for showers, luncheons, or picnics in the South to not have these on the table. Ingredients 8 large eggs ½cup mayonnaise ¼cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 2 teaspoons hot dog relish ¾teaspoon kosher salt ½teaspoon paprika ¼teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon black pepper Directions 1.

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: What would be causing this to happen to my peach crop? I’ve Googled until I’m cross-eyed. Google me one more thing.

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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