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Let’s talk about… Contractor scams

With the warming temperatures, greening grasses and budding trees, many of us will want to end our winter hibernation by doing some home improvement projects. This is when our motivation is high and we want to tackle the big things like installing a new roof or rain gutters or having our trees trimmed or our driveway repaved.

Gardeners MAILBAG

Dear Gardeners Mailbag, I have received an unbelievable number of questions about winter damage following the February cold spell. This week’s column will focus on the most common question “our live oaks turned grey/brown with all the cold.” First step everyone take a deep breath; count to 10 and repeat. Your live oaks will be ok.

This week in Texas history

In a long letter dated Mar. 4, 1981, Paul “Bear” Bryant, former head football coach at Texas A&M, apologized to Kenneth Hall for squandering his gridiron gift in the 1950s.

If numbers mean anything, Charles Kenneth Hall was the greatest high school running back of all-time. “The Sugar Land Express” set a national career rushing record of 11,232 yards in four seasons in 12 games a year.

Let’s talk about... Water heaters

Last week’s frigid temperatures, coupled with the loss of power for prolonged periods for many of us, increased awareness of that humblest appliance, the water heater.

Unlike our refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and vent-ahoods – which are proudly displayed in our kitchens with lovely stainless steel, wood or color-coordinated finishes – our water heaters are hidden away in a closet, garage or basement, out of sight and out of mind. However, it’s the water heater that has the most potential for impacting our home, our health and even our lives.

HHS tennis showcases talent in first tourney

Following the cancellation of their initial two scheduled tournaments due to weather, the Hamilton Bulldog tennis team traveled to Waco for their first tournament of the year on Wednesday of last week.

Freshman Joe Polster was the varsity boys singles champion for the tournament. Polster began the tournament with an easy 8-1 win over Allen from Cranfills Gap and followed up the performance with an 8-5 quarterfinal victory over Gonzalez from Hico.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor -

Texas history

On Feb. 22, 1878, Sam Bass and his gang pulled the first train robbery in Texas history hitting the Texas Central at Allen Station 24 miles north of Dallas.

scoop

Little Red and Little Brother and their mom have left the building.

Totally Texas topics

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An old Greek proverb has it that “a society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”

Better Living for Texans

Here’s how to cook like a pro. No matter how much experience you have in the kitchen, these tips will make you a better cook.