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This holiday season brought two frontier explorers to the Mancini homestead. The red pair reminds me winter won't last forever, and brightens the dreary landscape.
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why.
Round Rock residents can ship their packages to the police department during the holiday season to prevent items from being stolen. It and other police departments also offer "safety exchange zones" for residents using Craigslist or other exchange websites to buy or sell items.
Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with the Austin Heart Hospital, says doctors used to blame cold weather on the uptick in heart-related ER visits. But research has pointed to other factors.
Are you serving pumpkin or sweet potato pie this Thanksgiving? A look at the history and cultural ties that influence why Americans may prefer one or the other.