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I Spy Something Annoying

Jan Kaye tells us all about how to get rid of spyware that is becoming more and more of a nuisance on computers in Click & Double Click

Love Cruisin’

Jackie Stroud shares stories of vintage automobiles and places where they gather

In the Kitchen with Kent Chambless

Tom Geddie interviews the Van Zandt Country Club chef who has many more talents than cooking

Kid’s Korner

Vern and Muffin cover Mother’s Day and May and more

Summer Fun Guide

We’ve got all kinds of activities to keep the kids happy this summer from old-fashioned outdoor games, indoor crafts, nature walks, and special outings

Grand Saline Salt Festival & Rodeo

All the details on the upcoming festival and rodeo from performer Janie Fricke to lots of food and dancing and a UPRA rodeo

Gardening for Wildlife

Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Heidi Bailey tells us how to garden to attract such wildlife as butterflies, birds and deer

The High School Graduate

A poem by Jerry Tolbert pays tribute to all those taking the big leap this month

Getting a Recording Fix

Bob Mauldin shares some tips for singer/songwriters to get their music recorded either at home or in a studio

Poetry by Van Zandt County Youth

The results are in from last months poetry contest and we proudly present the talented winners

Billy Joe Shaver: Honky Tonk Hero

Tom Geddie reviews the singer/songwriters new book

French Toast for Mom

A few good recipes in Grits & Gourmet for easy-to-fix French toast to serve Mom on Mother’s Day

Putting a Spin on Bass Fishing

Reel Time writer Barry St. Clair says he spinnerbaits are just like peas and carrots

Home Cookin’

Cookin’ so bad not even the flies will eat it in Tolbert’s Tales

May 2005