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This recipe for “Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings” from “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food” makes for a great addition to any game watch party table. Photo from Metro Creative

A fusion of flavors for big game day snacking

Each year, football fans gather to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron. Those battles can get pretty fierce, and football fans know they’re best watched with some delicious food on hand.

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Above, a turkey sandwich from Alvin Ord's, which comes with premium roast turkey breast with cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayonnaise. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Alvin Ord's

Few dining places conjure up the feelings of warmth and nostalgia the way Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop can. Just walking into its location on University Drive and it’s an immersion of the senses.

Living Christmas trees create lasting family memories

The Soft Serve false cypress as a thriller plant in this red AquaPot welcomes family during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Living Christmas trees create lasting family memories

During the Christmas season the conifers in the AquaPots get decorated with ornaments and lights.

Living Christmas trees create lasting family memories

The Soft Serve false cypress and Fluffy arborvitae have colorful companions of Dolce Appletini heuchera and Diamond Frost euphorbia for a touch of snow. Photos by Norman Winter

Living Christmas trees create lasting family memories

Living Christmas trees create lasting family memories

Planting conifers in mixed containers has been at the top of The Garden Guy’s fall and winter project list. My wife Jan doesn’t even know this has really been a secret, almost double agent-like operation to get more conifers in the landscape. If you remember, she grew up in East Texas and thinks a conifer is only the longleaf pine.

Raising the bar

Part brownie, part cheesecake: all amazing. Photo from Metro Creative

Raising the bar

The holiday season is a time when families across the globe look forward to the traditions they’ve passed down from generation to generation. Holiday baking is one such tradition in many families.

Martindale School, Gymnasium receives official Texas historical marker

A photo of the front of the Martindale School House from the 1920s.

Martindale School, Gymnasium receives official Texas historical marker

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Martindale School and Gymnasium as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors the Martindale School and Gymnasium as an important and educational part of local history.

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