What to do with a holiday plant that was gifted to us? A commonly given plant for the season is the cyclamen. Here are some suggestions to keep your new plants healthy.
SPARKLING IN SPUR The Spur Area Chamber of Commerce named winners of its 2020 Holiday Lights contest this week. First place went to Roy and Penny Sanchez, 922 West Harris St.; 2nd to Becky Matthews on Calvert Avenue; and 3rd to Cruz and Debbie Olivarez, S. Hwy. 70 across from Spur Clinic. Maurine Williams’s decorated window earned an honorable mention. TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS
State Rep. Drew Springer overcame a challenger who drew nationwide attention this year to win a seat in the Texas Senate. Springer currently represents HD 68, which includes Dickens and Kent counties.
Kent 4-H kids packed special treat bags and made decorations for the Kent County Nursing Home this week. “We hope these bring lots of Christmas cheer to the residents!,” write AgriLife agent L’Rae Lee. COURTESY PHOTO
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Spur ISD band leader Amy Tagle (bottom right) directed the annual production of the school’s Christmas pageant and band concert Thursday evening, Dec. 17, with all grades performing holiday selections.
Hot chocolate is the ultimate treat this time of year. I grew up with the dry powdered kind you mix together in a big Tupperware tub, stirring large scoops of it into a mug of hot water. Or, my mom bought the occasional small packets of dry powder. It was always good but I’ve enjoyed experimenting with different types of cocoa and with various flavors over the years.
Christmas wreaths made of ivy, hollies, evergreens, cranberries and herbs decorate doors, windows, gates, porch columns—they are a ubiquitous symbol of the Christmas season.