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The Journey Continues

The Journey Continues: Reminiscing on old newspaper article

My journey this week includes a memory from a newspaper article I read long ago. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Peaches: Did you know?

Peaches: Did you know?

Peaches are a summertime staple. This sweet fruit is at home in desserts, salads, on top of cereals, and all on its own. Peaches thrive in warm climates with lots of sunlight. Peaches are native to northwest China, and they are believed to have been domesticated and cultivated since 2000 B.C. Later, they were widely grown in the region known as Persia, which is now called Iran. As a result, the scientific name for the peach species is Prunus persica. China continues to be the world’s largest peach producer, followed by Spain, Italy, Greece, and the United States. In the United States, even though Georgia is known as “The Peach State,” it is not the country’s biggest producer of peaches. Georgia is beat out by California and South Carolina. New Jersey also produces its fair share of peaches. Nectarines and peaches are similar fruits. In fact, nectarines are a type of peach. Peaches have a dominant allele for the fuzzy skin, while nectarines have a recessive allele for that fuzz. In regard to flavor, peaches and nectarines are very similar, but some experts say nectarines are slightly sweeter and firmer. According to the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, nectarines also have considerably more potassium and twice as much vitamin A as peaches. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Healthy habits that can become part of a daily routine

Healthy habits that can become part of a daily routine

A person’s habits can have a strong impact on his or her overall health. Unhealthy habits like smoking and living a sedentary lifestyle can increase a person’s risk for various conditions and diseases. On the flip side, healthy habits like eating a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep can bolster a person’s immune system and reduce his or her risk for various ailments. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Exploring Nature

EXPLORING NATURE: MOSQUITO

What is the most dangerous animal in the world? 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

How to pair beer with food

How to pair beer with food

The craft beer boom has inspired millions of people to look at beer through a new lens. Once relegated to backyard barbecues and ballgames, beer is now served alongside gourmet meals. Much like the right wine can make a meal taste even better, beer can bring out the flavors of food, making it an ideal complement to anything from steak to seafood to salad. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Pair like a pro

Pair like a pro

Want to pair your favorite craft beers like an old pro at home or at your local pub with an extensive tap list? Consider these pairing recommendations, courtesy of the Brewers Association. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Conway Taliaferro Wharton, Jr.

Conway Taliaferro Wharton, Jr.

Conway Taliaferro Wharton, Jr. was born in Bulape, Belgian Congo, (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), March 20, 1920, to the Reverend Dr. Conway T. Wharton, Sr. and Ethel Susan Taylor Wharton, who served as missionaries to the Belgian Congo for several years. He attended Missionary Schools in the Congo for his first and second grades. He moved to the U.S.A. in 1928, and continued his education in Sherman, Texas where he lettered in football at Sherman High School. He entered Austin College, Sherman, Texas, in 1938 and graduated in 1942. He lettered in football and basketball at Austin College. He enrolled in Austin Seminary in 1942 and graduated in 1945. It was while he was in the Seminary that he first saw Ann Windrow singing in the First Presbyterian Church choir and told his sister Linda “that's the girl that I'm going to marry.” 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Gabriel Equia Hernandez

Gabriel Equia Hernandez

Gabriel Equia Hernandez of San Marcos, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. Gabriel, known by many as Lito, was born on March 18th, 1939 in San Marcos, Texas. He was dedicated to his family, friends, and business. A successful entrepreneur, he opened Gabriel and Son Upholstery in 1974 and ran the business for 45 years before retiring in 2019. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Edward Bornemann

Edward Bornemann

Edward L. Bornemann, 84, of Lockhart, TX passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in San Marcos, TX. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 from 3- 8 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home, 2220 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, TX 78644 with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

John Gibbs

John Gibbs, 73, of Wimberley, Texas, died on Monday, July 12, 2021. Services will take place on Saturday, August 7 at 10 a.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in Wimberley. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Thomas J. Pierson

Thomas J. Pierson

Retired Navy Senior Chief Thomas Joseph Pierson, 79, of Wimberley, Texas, died on Monday, July 19, 2021. Services took place on Thursday, July 22 at 3 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

Edmund Kubeck

Edmund Kubeck of San Marcos passed away on July 21, 2021, at the age of 88. He was born November 16, 1932, in Amity, Oregon to John and Sophia (Buczynski) Kubeck. 07/25/2021 05:00 AM

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