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Aledo Barbecue Joint Named One of the Best in US
Last week, Southern Living dropped its list of the best barbecue joints in the South. As is always the case when these high-profile lists come out, there are some mixed emotions. For one thing, only one North Texas restaurant made the cut. While we understand that the American South is...
Alligator captured near Eagle Mountain Lake, relocated to nature preserve
FORT WORTH – Yes, you heard right.An alligator was captured near homes Wednesday on Boat Club Road, further confirming the presence of gators around Eagle Mountain Lake.A concerned resident had called for help, prompting the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office to respond.Video shows the deputies expertly wrangling the gator, swiftly addressing the concerns of the resident in the 9900 block of Boat Club Road. Officials said the alligator was safely relocated to a water system within a nature preserve. Robbie Hoy, a sheriff's office spokesman, said those involved preferred to remain anonymous, describing them as "very low-key guys.""You never know what you're going to see out on patrol in the rural areas of Tarrant County," Hoy said. "The sergeant said it was a cool experience and that he's happy no one was hurt, and the alligator was safely relocated."In a social media post, the sheriff's office kindly referred to the creature as "Mr. Gator."
Mysterious squares generously gifted to Milam County Museum
It is approximately 170 miles from the Parker County Courthouse Square in Weatherford to the Milam County Courthouse Square in Cameron. However, this distance and the brutal Texas summer heat did not deter two ladies from recently making this trek in the interest of historic preservation. With a generous spirit and an appreciation for vintage items, these two women brought a piece of Milam County history back home. Twenty-four pieces of history, to be exact, were given to the Milam County Historical Museum. A gift from one Texas county seat to another. Mrs. Kathleen Posnick and her daughter Amanda Posnick Rosales traveled three hours...
Homecoming mums — for Stanley cups? Aledo mom starts new trend of tiny cup-sized mums
With the start of the school year comes the return of extravagant homecoming decorations and traditions. But one North Texas mom decided to shake things up by starting a new trend: homecoming mums — miniature versions — made to fit Stanley cups. "Everybody has a Stanley! They are like an iconic thing... all the...
Fort Worth church keeps garden growing as Tarrant food bank is transplanted elsewhere
Anissa Garcia’s childhood often involved hands covered in soil. Growing up, she would spend mornings with her mother, tending to her family’s garden bed outside their Fort Worth home. She remembers helping her mom add mulch to the beds and planting various shades of pink and purple petunias.
Butternut-Spinach Pasta Shells on Basil Pesto
Butternut squash is our go-to vegetable come fall. It has fewer calories, carbs and sugar than potatoes, and is lovely whether grilled, mashed or roasted. Chef Karen McCann, who runs a popular catering business in Aledo (west of Fort Worth), is a whiz with vegetables. She whips up a variety of squash entrees, from gratins to bisques, for her prepared-foods menus and for special events. This vegetarian pasta dish fits the bill for a buffet and makes a beautiful presentation.
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