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FEATURING ART 9

MASTER ENGRAVER

The astonishing work of Master Engraver Weldon Lister

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PLAYING “ALAMO” How do you “Remember the Alamo?”

Dr. Richard Bruce Winders

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READY FOR SOME BEACH TIME

Galveston is once again the crown jewel of the Texas Coast

by Bill Dante

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HERE COMES THE SUN

Deciphering the dress code for spring

by Lisa Dante

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GREAT WINE VALUES Six bottles of quality wine without spending over a hundred dollars?

Yes, it’s possible!

by Jim Peterson

WEATHER 60

TAKING IT TO THE EXTREME Why are we seeing more extreme weather?

by Mike Hernandez, Meteorologist

COWBOY LORE 68

LET’S RODEO Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the world’s largest livestock show

by Bubba Rodgers

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A TRULY CELEBRATORY FEAST Easter dinner... and it’s not ham

by Executive Chef Eduard Peyer

GARDENING 89

GARDENING 101 How to grow your own... vegetables.

By Marc Hess

EVENTS 95

VIVA FIESTA! The mega party in San Antonio you don’t want to miss

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Letter from the Editor Springtime in Texas just may be the loveliest time of year. If you’re traveling for spring break or maybe you just need to take a break, the Texas coast is always a popular destination. Check out the article on Galveston and read what insiders know.

I think you’ll be very surprised.

It wouldn’t be spring without the city of San Antonio’s mega party that Texans have come to know as Fiesta. There’s no better way to celebrate culture and diversity than to engage in the fun and merriment of the eleven day festival that commemorates the Battle of The Alamo.

Texan Magazine had the honor and privilege to interview world renowned Master Firearm Engraver, Weldon Lister at his studio in Welfare, Texas. His work is truly astonishing! See for yourself.

With everything more expensive these days, most people are looking for ways to save money while still being able to treat themselves. Wine expert, Jim Peterson was up for the challenge. Was he able to purchase six bottles of quality wine for under a hundred dollars? See his recommended list of primo vino for less.

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

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TEXAN Magazine had the honor and privilege to interview a true iconic master and well respected artist who lives right here in Texas.

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eldon Lister is a thirdgeneration firearm and knife engraver, and the son of a famous country music star who was also a master engraver.

Lister’s exquisitely detailed and intricate work will take your breath away. His tools are…… a hammer and chisel.

Here is how it all began.

TEXAN: How did you first learn to engrave?

LISTER: When I was a kid, for Christmas one year in the early 1970s I received among other things, a brand new guitar. Not a junk beginner guitar, but a really good one that a kid could actually fret the strings on without slicing his fingers. That was a pretty big deal since it was expensive and my depression-era parents were pretty conservative. They didn’t give it to me expecting me to learn. As part of the bargain to get such a prize, I had spent months learning to keep time & change chords without breaking rhythm.

Of course I was learning from one of the best, my dad, Big Bill Lister.

I knew he played guitar and sang but I wouldn’t fully understand the significance of what music really meant to him until I was older. Only then would I learn first-hand about his time in Nashville on the Grand Ole Opry, that he was a recording artist for Capitol Records, and about his time traveling on the road and sharing the stage with Hank Williams Sr. His contribution to the roots of real country music would be solidified when in 1989, he discovered the only known demo record of Hank Sr. singing “There’s A Tear In My Beer” but that as they say, is another story!

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LISTER continued: Him taking the time to teach me how to play the guitar when I was a 10 year old brat was a actually a pretty big deal. The point is I showed my dad that I was focused and dedicated…….

Later at the ripe old age of 17, to check off something on my bucket list, I asked if he’d teach me something else he knew how to do: Engrave guns! His answer was given in his typical south Texas drawl, “Son, I’ll show you everything I know, what you pick up will be up to you.”

So, I agreed and started my “apprenticeship” with him in August of 1979.

By October of that year I was good enough to engrave my first gun….under the direction of the Master of course! Then and there my love affair with engraving was born.

TEXAN: You were so talented and gifted at the young age of 17, being recognized for the astonishing work in engraving you were doing at that time, you were a true prodigy.

Newspaper articles were written about you at that young age. How did you continue to hone your craft?

LISTER: For the next 26 years dad and I worked in the same shop. He always encouraged me, but he never blew smoke up my rear. He told me the truth about my work; what looked good and and what needed fixing.

He also encouraged me to try new techniques and to learn as much as I could about the art.

He helped me to see the difference between a mediocre design and a great one. He loved vintage guns and he had me studying the work of past masters with names like Nimschke, Helfricht and Ulrich.

He also pointed out a few modern masters like Hendricks, Churchill, Hunt & Griffnee, all of whom I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with later on.

So, in essence, my dad exposed me to inspired creativity, giving me the spark and kindling that I’d use to light that same fire in my own life.

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Weldon Lister’s father, country music star “Big Bill” Lister

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LISTER continued: My dad never told me that he wanted me to become an engraver; he simply helped me discover it by giving the best gift a dad could give his son: his time.

He took time out of his day, actually out of many days, to help guide me in my quest to learn the art of engraving.

TEXAN: Can you tell us a little about what you learned?

LISTER: Well, I learned the old-school method of engraving with a hammer and chisel. I learned to use these tools to cut lines and shapes in steel and other metal.

I learned to make and sharpen chisels by hand without a fixture or jig.

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LISTER continued: I learned to make and harden punches, how to quench for maximum hardness and how to draw back or, temper a tool, watching for the tell-tale color change steel goes through as it heats up. Too hard & it’s brittle; too soft and it won’t last….. gotta be the right blend of hard and tough to make a good tool that’ll stand up to everyday use.

I learned the basics and then kept on learning.

I learned that engraving is a two-sided coin. It’s not just learning to cut metal….it’s also learning to draw, creating the design.

Eventually, I understood and learned to draw, creating scrolls and designs using the “rules” for each particular style with names like American Scroll, English scroll, German scroll, black forest, oak leaf and acorn & so on.

I also learned that no matter how good I could cut (technically), if the design was bad it was never gonna look good…..so, make darn sure of the design before you cut it in steel!

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42 years later I’m still at it, engraving oldschool, with the same hammer & chisel.

TEXAN: Your work is highly sought A firearm cylinder before after by collectors all over the world. the oxidation has been How long have you been doing this? removed, sits in contrast LISTER: 42 years later I’m still at to a finished cylinder it, engraving old-school with the same

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hammer & chisel. A lot of water’s gone under the bridge since I started and I’ve lost count of the total number of guns and other items I’ve engraved.

I’ve definitely had some notable clients over the years, but some of my favorites have been the many Texas Rangers I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and creating an heirloom for.

Definitely inherited my appreciation for them from my dad too! Though he’s been gone for over a decade, rarely does a day go by that I don’t think

about dad and the gifts he shared with me: amongst them a genuine love for music, art and creativity. Most of all, I’m thankful that he willingly gave of his time, establishing and building a legacy that lives on now through me.

You can definitely see his influence in the work I do, something I’m very proud of!

TEXAN: It was honor to learn your story. You have quite a legacy. Thank you for sharing it with us.

LISTER: You’re very welcome.

Thank you for allowing me to share my story.

This was the short version of where I came from, what I do and how I’ve come to this place in my life with this thing called engraving.

TEXAN: What does the future look like for you? Are you still engraving?

LISTER: Glad you asked! Yes, I’m still engraving but now I’m taking the scroll style & design skills I’ve learned to a totally new medium. With the help of my son Billy who is himself a gifted musician, singer, songwriter, graphic artist and all around “Renaissance man,” we’re taking American Scroll to the next level…..”from metal to thread” but….that’s another story!!

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“ALAMO” ...I’LL BE JOHN WAYNE

by DR. RICHARD BRUCE WINDERS, FORMER FIRST PROFESSIONAL HISTORIAN AT THE ALAMO

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To Baby Boomers, the Alamo was our Star Wars. The difference, however, is that the story we revered was based on an actual historical episode and not in a galaxy far, far away.

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an you remember the first time you heard about the Battle of the Alamo? For me, it was as a child back in the late 1950s. Born in 1953, I was too young to have seen Disney’s “Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier” when it aired in 1955.

However, Johnny Brooks, an older companion took it upon himself to educate me on the battle and its larger-than-life heroes.

Thus, I was well aware of the Alamo when John Wayne’s epic film, “The Alamo,”debuted in 1960.

My family did not see the movie, but again, an older friend’s family did. The next day Stan Richardson came over and

wanted to play “Alamo.” Of course, being my senior by two years he insisted on the right to play who else but John Wayne.

These episodes from my own early life likely mirror those of a great many people. To Baby Boomers, the Alamo was our Star Wars. The difference, however, is that the story we revered was based on an actual historical episode and not in a galaxy far, far away.

But as Stan’s conflation of the actor playing Crockett with the actual man, popular culture and history are often intermingled.

The problem for society is that historical events and figures are often reduced

to easily remembered fables.

In one extreme case of this confusion, I once encountered an older woman at the Alamo who believed that Crockett was just a television character and had no idea he had actually ever really existed.

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Like the woman in this example, I also saw my share of Western movies and TV series. Not being satisfied by these shows, I began going to the library for books, something we did in the age before the internet. Like others with the same urge to learn, I realized that popular culture rarely presents history accurately. My pursuit of historical knowledge resulted in my becoming a Historian, which enabled me to serve as the Alamo’s curator and Historian from 1996 until 2019.

One of the first challenges I encountered when I arrived was that many visitors had seen the John Wayne film and believed that the Alamo was an old abandoned mission in the middle of nowhere. As such, was not any attempt to defend it vainglorious and foolish? I wondered how to answer this and make the Alamo make sense and meaningful to those who came to see what remains of the historic site. First, I took a 22

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longer view of the Alamo’s past going back to its beginning in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero. Although the mission’s role ceased in 1793, the site was turned over for use by the Spanish military. Its use as a barracks continued after Mexico declared its independence in 1821.

Hence, it never was abandoned but just served a different function for the community.

The second point centered on the Alamo’s location on the eastern edge of the town of San Antonio de Béxar. More than one-hundred years old at the time of the 1836 battle, Béxar served as a way-station between the towns of the Rio Grande Valley and the settlements on the TexasLouisiana border. Capital of the Department of Bexar, it hosted a military garrison as well as served as the commercial center for the region.

The fact that Bexar was some distance from other municipalities added to its importance.

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As to the third point, why did the Alamo’s garrison attempt to hold it? It is crucial to realize that the town and not just the Alamo was the prize. Béxar was important to both the rebels and the Mexican government. Antonio López de Santa Anna’s Centralist government had planned to launch a campaign against Anglo and Tejano supporters of the Federal Constitution of 1824 from Béxar in the fall of 1835. This prompted the rebels to attack and capture the town in December. As Santa Béxar must be recaptured before the 24

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colonies could be brought back under control. Knowing this, the Alamo’s garrison hoped to hold out long enough for the rest of the colonists to come to their aid. If this happened the war could be confined to the frontier and not spread to the Anglo communities further to the east. This was the logic behind and the reason for the defenders’ stubborn defense.

I enjoyed my twenty-three years at the Alamo. Over the years I started to notice a particular trait about visitors. They no longer came expecting to find John Wayne’s Alamo. Many younger visitors not only have never seen his movie but do not know who he was. While that is a sad commentary on the state of our society’s cultural literacy, it does present us with an opportunity to find new ways to think about the

history of the Texas Revolution.

Although visitors may not remember the Duke, let us work to make sure they never forget the Alamo.

Dr. Richard Bruce Winders earned his PhD in History at Texas Christian University in 1994. Hired by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 1996, he became the Alamo’s first professional historian. In addition to his role as curator and director of education at the famous site, Winders has authored a number of books on Texas and the Southwest. His latest work is entitled Queen of the West: A Documentary History of San Antonio, 1718-1900.

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BEACH TIME, LOOK TO GALVESTON ISLAND

by BILL DANTE

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ould it surprise you to know that Country Living Magazine named Galveston one of the most charming beach towns in the country? I had to see for myself. Located less than an hour southeast of Houston, Galveston has become a favorite vacation destination for many.

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When it comes to beaches I’ve been to quite a few, from the east coast, to the white sand and windex blue water of the Bahamas, to Hawaii and to Florida. I’ve traveled all along most of the Texas coast, including South Padre and west to California including Carmel. Also, international, starting with Mexico, Italy, France, Spain and even the Adriatic. What I’m trying to say is…….I know beaches.

One place I had not visited was Galveston. Many, many years ago, prepandemic, there were some discouraging reviews starting with the beaches, water quality/color and comments about the overall ambiance and cleanliness of the historic island. It never became a destination of mine when there were so many other choices. Then a couple of years ago in 2018, a friend that was the marketing director of a large resort in Galveston told me that there had been MAJOR changes to the island and that we should consider a trip. Galveston native, billionaire Tilman Fertitta had invested in many areas of the island and had restored Galveston back to

its shining former glory. It was now, once again the crown jewel of the Texas coast.

As of this writing, Tillman’s brand new $150,000,000 yacht, “The Boardwalk,” sits in Galveston. Google it, and you can take a virtual tour.

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Anyway, my son had just graduated from the university so my wife and I decided to take the family to Galveston to celebrate and check out all the changes for ourselves.

Living in south central Texas, it would only be about a three or four hour drive until our toes hit the sand. We had no expectations so off we went.

Our first stop was right outside Houston in Katy. The Black Bear Diner has a very extensive breakfast and lunch menu. The portions were huge and fresh!

If you’re into down- home, satisfying and delicious comfort food, reasonably priced, this is your place. About an hour later we were crossing over Galveston Bay, headed for the island. The first thing I noticed, as we approached the island was the deep blue, serene water and the tall palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze. As we drove down Seawall Blvd, looking at the gulf, the charming, quiet beach appeared wide, smooth, extremely well groomed and pristinely clean. The brown water I was expecting was nowhere to be found! In fact, it was glistening blue and the midday 28

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sun made the water sparkle like a million diamonds as a few seagulls floated in the air in the ocean breeze. Thirty two miles of beach line awaited us. Also because of the sea wall there was nothing blocking the view of the water when you drive for miles along Sea Wall Boulevard. That drive alone is scenic, panoramic and relaxing, and gives you a chance to really get your bearings and scope out some interesting beachside places for later.

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We rented a well appointed condo close to 60th street, directly on the beach and seawall called “The Dawn.” We stepped out onto the balcony of the condo and had a beautiful unobstructed view of the spotless beach and blue water, yes blue, that stretched all the way to the horizon. You could also see and hear the gentle ebb and flow of the gulf waves right from the huge window in the master bedroom.

Another plus was being able to view the beach and waves directly while swimming in the one of two resort style pools at the condo. Keep in mind that this particular condo complex does not have any elevators.

First impression: great location, close to everything, loved the pastel colors of the buildings, flawlessly manicured property, and the condo was spacious, modern and really perfect.

We did post some pictures on Facebook and many friends were trying to guess where we were vacationing. They guessed everything from the Caribbean, Mediterranean and even one friend who had managed large exotic resorts mentioned that we must be in Florida.

When we said, nope, it’s Galveston, even he was surprised. He immediately put it on his bucket list to do and he did!

I did notice that every morning, as I’m the early riser of the group, the beaches were being groomed to perfection. Oh, there’s lots to do during the day after you’ve had your pool or beach time. Moody Gardens is a must for the aquarium lover.

You can even leave your car at the condo, if you like, because there are trolleys that can

take you the length of the city on the beach side. We enjoyed a few historical Texas museums and of course we tried to find the best restaurants where the locals eat. How many times have you said that while on vacation? But we heard that there was a particular restaurant that offered delicious chargrilled oysters. Just like you would find in NOLA. Located in the historic Strand area, Little Daddies Gumbo Bar had exactly what we were looking for. After our meal, we strolled around the area and browsed the many antique shops, art galleries and vintage stores.

It was the perfect vacation and we said we would come back. SO….last year in 2021, we decided to go back. Just my wife and I. We went in September and the weather was glorious! There weren’t as many people around, as in the spring and summer. Plus being seasoned travelers we had seen most of the main tourist attractions in 2018. So we were ready to explore not only the city, but take long drives in both directions of the island.

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This time, we stayed at a truly luxurious resort condominium complex called, The Diamond…. and it was… another perfect location with every amenity possible, from private movie theater to spa and again, right on the beach. As you can see, the pool is one of the most breathtaking in all of Texas.

My wife and I really enjoy visiting the local, family owned coffee bars in the towns we are visiting. You can really get a feel of the vibe of the city by people watching and soaking in the ambiance of your surroundings. Plus, you get to experience, perhaps a new favorite blend of local coffee.

Our number one choice turned out to be in a beautiful, pristine neighborhood that looked like it came right out of a perfect movie set.

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beaten path for tourists but not for driving. It sits right on some small lakes near the bay across from a private golf course. Cappuccinos were perfect and so were the prices.

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That afternoon we drove to Galveston’s Harbour on the east side of town and took the free ferry to the Bolivar Peninsula.

It was a beautiful sunny day and was perfect for watching the dolphins race through the waters next to the ferry. That in itself was a special treat.

The following day we ventured south about 15 miles to Jamaica Beach in search of another highly recommended coffee bar called the “Je Mocha Bar.” The coffee was great but the pastries were to die for. Ummm, the next morning we heard the pastries calling our names and knew we had to go back to Je Mocha Bar to make sure those pastries were as good on the second day. They were and we will be back some day soon.

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Evia Going south was an interesting and fun drive. There are lots of multi-million dollar beautiful mansions to see right on the beach as you drive along the coastline.

Later that evening, we had dinner at Boulevard Seafood. Let me tell you, the outside of the building is very, very, unassuming. In fact, while driving along the seawall we passed it by several times without giving it a thought, but the reviews kept coming up as spectacular, so we decided to give it a try. It truly was absolutely fabulous! My wife had the Ahi Tuna and I had the crab cakes. Both were beyond exceptional! Definitely one of our favorites on the island!

Oh by the way, it is almost impossible to go to Galveston and not hear or think about Glen Campbell’s song that was popular in the 70s “Galveston Oh Galveston!” Being in the broadcasting field, one of my very first jobs at a radio station, was to go and emcee a special small, intimate concert with a two time Grammy award winner.

The singer? Glen Campbell.

Have a great trip and let us know in Texan Magazine how your trip turned out.

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aybe by now, you have places to go and people to see! Spring is such a beautiful time of year, especially in Texas. Put some spring in your step and get going.

But hold on, you just got an invite and it says something like this: The dress code is ….upscale casual, business casual, smart casual, California casual, Country Club casual, or festive attire….. Wait, what?

Good grief! What does any of this mean? It’s one of the most common questions I am asked as a fashion editor.

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What the heck are you supposed to wear in order to meet the invites suggested attire request? Have no fear, I’m here to sort it out for you. If you Google “dress codes” you may be even more confused. Some reliable sources say there are four basic dress codes, others say there are ten. What? Wait a minute. What’s going on here?

For the purpose of this article, I’m going to focus on options for men. All of the above mentioned dress code options basically mean no flip flops, shorts, ball caps, tank tops…etc. In other words, don’t dress like you’re going to spend the day at the lake or beach. Unless of course you’re actually going to spend the day at the lake or beach. Ha!

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Smart, casual dressing was originally followed by the tech professionals at the software companies based in California….. casual shirts, t-shirts, slacks, jeans and sport jackets. “Dress how you want to be addressed.” Seems like good advice.

DRESS HOW YOU WANT TO BE ADDRESSED I’m going to combine all of the above dress codes into one, and that category is “upscale casual.”

Fashion doesn’t have to be an elaborate, crazy look put together. You should be comfortable.

White sneakers can automatically make your casual outfit go from 1 to 10. Low top sneakers are better than high tops for this look. Think Vans Old Skool sneakers, like the Doheny, or the Classic Sport. Always.

Wear. Socks. If you don’t, your shoes can develop a permanent odor. No show, or low cut socks work best.

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THAT JAMES DEAN DAYDREAM LOOK Pair your white sneakers with white jeans, or any color jeans, a t-shirt or a collared shirt and throw on a blazer or sport coat of any sort and you have the perfect urban style.

No matter your age, the outfit is youthful and timeless. It’s your “Rebel Without a Cause” look and it’s a classic!

What about all black attire? White tennis shoes will still look great!

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CASUAL LUXURY AND COMFORT A white button-down shirt, your sweater hanging around your neck, skinny jeans and some white sneakers go great together!

Whether you’re going to a casual meeting, social event, running errands or traveling, you’re going to look dashing doing it.

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Pastels and white eyelet for spring are white hot! I know, not exactly groundbreaking but florals aren’t stealing the show. The eyelet trend was seen on nearly every spring runway. It’s romantic, fresh and innocent, even if you’re not.

Lol…. I love to see it paired with something “opposite” and edgy like a distressed denim jacket or faded jeans and a nude sandal.

Now go out there and be fabulously casual!

Happy Spring!

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INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO FIND

GREAT WINE VALUES

by JIM PETERSON, WINE ENTHUSIAST & INSTAGRAM WINE INFLUENCER

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s someone with a relatively large wine collection (over 600 bottles), and the value of those wines ranging from a low of just over $30 to some valued at $300 or more per bottle, I thought it would be a fun exercise to challenge myself to go to a supermarket and buy six good quality wines without spending over $100. Knowing it is

possible to find excellent value in wines that cost under $20, what would my choices be to optimize my chances of really enjoying them? I hope you will indulge me as I take you through my thought process, picking my own brain so to speak, and reveal how I ended up with these six bottles of “value wine” I was convinced I would enjoy.

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Go with what you want, what you like, and what you know you are sure to enjoy.

After the Jadot I thought it would be prudent to look at the rosé selections and see what under $20 gems I could find there.

Stop the presses! Right away I spotted the 2020 Château de Trinquevedel Tavel, which surprisingly was listed at $19.98. Score! In my article on rosé I not only covered Tavel, the Rhône Valley appellation solely devoted to rosé, but I also listed this particular wine in my recommendations. What a find this was. It is imported by Kermit Lynch, and Kermit Lynch wines are known for their quality. Going with a well-known importer or producer is a great fallback.

How did I improve my chances of picking a great value wine?

FIRST PRINCIPLES

There is an old song by The Kinks called “Give the People What They Want.” That is kind of how I feel about value wines – go with what you want, what you like, and what you know you are sure to enjoy. In that respect the first bottle I chose was an easy selection.

For a few years now I have often remarked that the Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages is one of the best wine values in the entire world.

This wine can usually be found in almost any supermarket, and it is often a go-to bottle when I am traveling. Beaujolais wines are made from Gamay grapes, and they are bright, juicy, and fun to taste.

At the start of the pandemic, I found myself constantly opening Beaujolais just to cheer myself up. You can find the 2020 vintage of this Jadot on the shelves right now. I would 52

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WINE And that brings me to my next selection, the 2020 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc. I have a nostalgic attachment to this wine since it was served at my wedding in 1999.

That night it paired perfectly with the seafood cakes from Boudro’s on the Riverwalk in San Antonio.

This wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc. Fun wine fact: Robert Mondavi coined the term “Fumé Blanc” as a nod to the Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc wines of PouillyFumé. It gave his own Sauvignon Blanc wines some distinctiveness in the marketplace, and many other producers copied it. FerrariCarano uses grapes from various sites in Sonoma County with a portion fermented in neutral oak.

This use of oak prevents overt tartness on the palate and helps smooth out the wine.

PRO TIP: Three of the easiest criteria for choosing value wines are 1) Country/Region, 2) Producer, and 3) Importer. First, European countries are very strict on both winemaking and labeling, so the labels will indicate exactly what is in the bottle. Fair warning: Labeling can often be misleading on cheap wines. Secondly, good producers can produce good wines at any price point, and a lot of them do.

Finally, certain importers are just more trusted – Kermit Lynch, Rosenthal, Jenny & Francois, Terry Theise, and Skurnik Wines are just a few to trust. Shopping by importer is a largely unknown method and it is greatly underappreciated.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

For my fourth selection I spotted a 2019 Toscana Rosso from one of my favorite Brunello producers, Altesino. I visited Altesino in 2002, bought their 1997 Brunello, and I have been a huge fan ever since. I still have several Altesino Brunello vintages in my cellar. In my article on Tuscan wine, I mentioned that “Rosso” wines from Brunello producers were often great values. I was mainly referring to Rosso di Montalcino wines, but this Toscana Rosso is different because it has 80% Sangiovese with the remaining 20% comprised of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

This is what I like to call a mini–Super Tuscan, and these can often be intriguing.

Thinking I should try to be somewhat conventional, I decided to add a Chardonnay to the mix. This is where the combination of a known winemaker and French labeling came into play. I once had a private tasting at the Joseph Drouhin cellars in Beaune, France back in 2006. I had been familiar with the Drouhin wines for several years by then. Joseph Drouhin is a very famous (and large) négociant in Burgundy, owning many vineyards while also buying grapes for their wines. Drouhin’s wines range from the value priced to some that are crazy expensive. The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Mâcon-Villages caught my eye; a wine fermented in stainless steel (no oak used) so likely very fresh. There are many nice values to be found in Mâcon-Villages wines as it is one of the lesser-known appellations within Burgundy. Combine that with the Drouhin name on the label and you have a winning combination.

Finally, I decided I would have to do something for the Cabernet Sauvignon lovers out there.

The Chilean Los Vascos Cabernet became well known in the late 1990s because the winery is an offshoot of Château Lafite Rothschild, the famous (and very expensive) First Growth Bordeaux.

I mean, if Lafite is willing to put their name and reputation on the label how bad can it be, right?

I opted for the 2018 Cromas Gran Reserva, their higher priced Cabernet. They do have an under $10 entry level Cabernet, but I could not bring myself to go that far. Hah!

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THE BILL COMES DUE

I started this adventure determined to spend less than $100 on six good quality value wines. This grocery store has a 10% 6-bottle discount, which always helps, but my total wine cost (before tax) was still easily under $100.

Here are the prices and totals with the discount applied: 2020 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages, $11.68 2020 Château de Trinquevedel Tavel, $17.98 2020 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc, $9.88 2019 Altesino Toscana Rosso, $15.29 2020 Joseph Drouhin Mâcon-Villages, $13.48 2018 Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, $15.15 Total Wine Cost: $83.46 + $6.89 tax = $90.35 spent Average price per bottle (all-in): $15.05

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QUICK TASTING NOTES

Jadot Beaujolais: Just a fun wine to sip on. Bright cherry and raspberry flavors. Fun in a bottle.

Trinquevedel Tavel: Complex and savory. Rich and luxurious. Could easily age. Love this!

Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc: A classic example of Cali Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, crisp, lemony.

Altesino Toscana Rosso: Black Cherry, plum, with hints of tobacco. Better with Italian food, and better on the second day.

Drouhin Mâcon-Villages: Light floral notes on the nose with minerality. Fresh and light. Also better on the second day.

Los Vascos Cromas: Smoky dark berry aromas with black fruit and a little spice on the palate.

Summary: All of these were easy on the palate and quite enjoyable. Most importantly, if I saw any of these being served at a party, I would not hesitate to pour myself a glass. For a true wine lover, that alone speaks volumes.

Wishing you good value hunting!

Follow Jim on Instagram, @tx_wine_pilot, for more wine tips and reviews.

Jim Peterson is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who mainly flew the A-10 fighter jet. He has ties to the wine business going back over 20 years and is an avid wine collector.

His extensive wine knowledge includes travel to many wine regions while living in Europe, many tastings led by sommeliers and wine professionals, and ongoing personal wine exploration and selfstudy. He has cultivated a large following on his Instagram account, @tx_wine_pilot, where he tastes and reports on wines from vintage to value. He now works in marketing and resides in San Antonio, Texas.

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by Mike Hernandez, Meteorologist

Have you noticed it? Or is it just me? Has the weather been extra crazy in the last few years? Well the short answer is,”Yes!” And we aren’t the only ones who are thinking that.

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n the last twenty years or so we’ve seen more droughts, floods, severe weather outbreaks, crazy arctic blasts, like here in Texas last year, more major hurricanes and more wild fires just to name a few of the weather events that scientists are calling extreme. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes are breaking up earlier and sea levels are steadily rising.

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In the Western U.S. in 2020, 10.2 million acres were destroyed by wildfires, causing 20 billion dollars in fire damage.

In 2021 the Atlantic Hurricane season was the third most active on record producing 21 named storms. It was the sixth consecutive year in which there was above average tropical activity.

We also saw an increase in major hurricanes, category 3 or higher, in the Atlantic and Caribbean. In 2017 Harvey, Irma and Maria caused millions of dollars in damage.

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All of the seven hottest years on Earth have happened in the last seven years.

The ice sheets in Greenland and the Antarctic are losing land based ice at a rate of 276 billion metric tons per year since 2002 according to NASA’s Grace and Grace Follow-on Satellite data.

So What’s Going On?

First, a little disclaimer. I’m not political and have no monetary or special interest in what I’m going to discuss. I have been working in Meteorology for more than 45 years now, in the Air Force, Civil Service, as a Wildland Firefighter and 32 years as a Broadcast Meteorologist on TV. I’m just looking at the latest information and drawing what is for me, some pretty obvious conclusions. So here it goes... It appears that one of the major factors in this change in our weather patterns and events is tied, at least to some degree to climate change.

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Why Are We Seeing More Extreme Weather?

Remember when “Global Warming” was what it was called? But in a very short time that became a political football and eventually the name was changed to a more ambiguous “Climate Change.”

What is Climate Change?

For our discussion we’re going to define it as the variation in global or regional climates over time. Or in simple terms, how much the weather has changed where you live since the Industrial Revolution. I say, “since the Industrial Revolution,” because that’s when our country and world became mechanized powered by oil and gas.

What does using oil and gas for our industry, cars and homes, basically what we call fossil fuels, have to do with climate change? Let me start with something most of you have heard of, The Greenhouse Effect. Well, life on this beautiful little planet depends on energy or heat coming from the sun. About 50% of the heat from the sun reaches the earth’s surface where it’s absorbed and then radiated back into the atmosphere as infrared heat. Approximately 90% of the the heat is then absorbed by the greenhouse gases and re-radiated back to the earth. That’s how the earth is warmed. Otherwise we’d be a very cold and icy planet.

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WEATHER we’re seeing. Now granted, some of these extreme weather changes and events can be tied directly to climate change while others are more inconclusive.

For instance the increase in the total number of hurricanes in the North Atlantic is harder to tie in while the intensity of major hurricanes is easier to do because of the fact that warm ocean waters fuel the hurricanes and the temperatures have definitely warmed in the last twenty years as has the atmosphere above it. If you’re wanting something more concrete as far as proof that climate change is having a direct affect on a lot of the extreme weather events we’re seeing worldwide, try reading the National Climate Assessment reports. They do their best to give an accurate cause and effect relationship of extreme events. www. science2017.globalchange. gov

But what has happened since the mid 20th century is that humans have accelerated the amount of certain greenhouse gases, mostly from our use of fossil fuels, and now because of that our earth is warming quicker than it ever has. The main greenhouse gas that’s causing this is Carbon Dioxide. According to one study by NASA, humans have increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by 48%

since the industrial revolution and this is more than what happened naturally over a 20,000 year period!!

The carbon dioxide blocks the heat from escaping. The more we use fossil fuels, the more carbon dioxide we produce and the more it blocks the heat from escaping and the warmer Earth is steadily becoming. That’s it in a nutshell!! That is my opinion of the root cause of the changes January/February 2022

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The Bottom Line

I want to close by giving you some forecasts by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) which include about 1300 scientists from the United States and other countries on what we are likely to see through this century and beyond.

• Global climate is projected to continue to change over the remainder of this century and beyond.

• Even though the earth does not heat evenly as we know, because of human induced warming, global temperatures will continue to rise.

• The length of the growing seasons of crops will continue to increase with the largest increases in the Western States.

• Average U.S. rainfall has increased since 1900 and projections are that the trend towards heavier precipitation

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events will continue. The trend is projected to occur even in regions where total precipitation is expected to decrease like in the Southwest U.S. More droughts and droughts and heat waves are projected to become more intense especially in the Southwest.

Hurricanes will become stronger and more intense in the North Atlantic.

Sea Level will rise 1-8 feet by 2100.This is the result of added water from melting land ice and the expansion of seawater as it warms.

And perhaps most startling! The Arctic Ocean is expected to become basically ice free in summer by mid-century.

I won’t lie, these forecasts of what we may see in the coming years are a little scary!

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Can We Change This Forecast?

Well, we’ll still see a lot of these extreme weather events happen even if we change what we’re doing to the atmosphere, because the damage that has already been done is irreversible. But we can, I think, slow the process down and then slowly over time hopefully change the outcome. That’s something for all of us to think about.

As always take care and God Bless!

Mike Hernandez is a retired TV Meteorologist and local personality. He currently owns the “Mike Hernandez Realty Group,” and has clients, both buyers and sellers, all across South Texas.

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id you know that the Houston Rodeo is the largest livestock show in the world? Well, it’s no wonder. Everything IS bigger in Texas!

In 2020, the rodeo had to be shutdown and then in 2021 the rodeo was cancelled all together due to COVID-19, but the 2022 Houston Rodeo is kickin’ and rarin’ to go as they celebrate their 90th anniversary this year!!

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The entertainment lineup is going to rock your world with a great mixture of Country, Latin, Norteño, Rock and Christian music. There really is something for everyone! Among the stellar entertainment, you’ll find four Texas artists, including Cody Johnson, Bun B’s H-Town Take

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Over, Parker McCollum and the King of Country himself, George Strait with special guest Ashley Mc Bryde. Even Tim McGraw has taken some time off from filming the TV series “1883” to perform some rodeo dates this year, including Rodeo Houston.

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RodeoHouston, as it’s called, livestock show continues to raise lots of dollars for future generations. It’s the premier family event that promotes Texas youth. It just proves that western heritage is alive and well with RodeoHouston donating over $550 million to young Texans over their 90 years.

If you haven’t been to the Houston rodeo you owe it to yourself to go at least one day. It’s

held in Houston’s NRG Stadium. There are lots of things to see and do do all around the grounds from livestock, carnival, food and even a great western art show. The huge event always has a hats off and tossed in the air, entry. When the National Anthem is played, everyone stands and sings as a trick rider circles the arena carrying our American Flag!

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You start to feel the excitement as the athletes and the animals begin to share the energy about to happen. Hear the buzzer, the banging of the steel gates as they enter the arena, the 8 second show and then it’s over. Catch a cowboy or cowgirl smile as they wave and walk off waiting for their scores!

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The charitable organization is an official 501 (c) 3 non-profit entity whose goal is to support historical preservation, charitable and educational efforts and the programs of the Rangers.

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How would you like to meet some former and current Texas Rangers?

You might even have the opportunity to work on some fun events side by side. In Fredericksburg Texas, on pristine, picturesque hill country land, sits the Texas Rangers Heritage Center. It’s in the city limits right on Highway 290.Situated on twelve beautiful acres with a very large covered/outdoor pavilion it’s available to rent for all types of events such as weddings, private parties, business meetings or large galas. As you drive through the massive gates you can feel and see the Texas history. The exquisitely detailed life size bronze sculpture garden depicts statues of legends and heroes from the past.

The Heritage Center is right next to historical Fort Martin Scott.

Combined together it is about twenty four acres and lends itself to family fun and some history to be learned.

Also, look for a tall Campanile bell tower with the Texas Rangers Star. Next to the tower is the Texas Rangers Ring Of Honor which commemorates every Texas Ranger, by name, killed in the line of duty starting from approximately 1823.

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People are surprised when they start looking at their family tree and realize they have a Texas Ranger part of their bloodline.

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Now all of the above is Phase One of the Texas Rangers Heritage Center but in a few short months Phase Two will be started and completed. It will be a 30,000 square foot interactive museum. You haven’t seen the likes of it in Texas. It will feature not only Texas history but the history of the world famous Texas Rangers.

I mentioned earlier about meeting

and helping the Texas Rangers. Here is how! You can join not one but possibly two different organizations.

The first is the Texas Rangers Association. If you are a former Texas Ranger or a direct descendent then the ASSOCIATION is for you. People are surprised when they start looking at their family tree and realize they have a Texas Ranger that is part of their bloodline.

The second opportunity is to join the Former Texas Rangers FOUNDATION. Everyone is invited to join the foundation, male or female.

The foundation is for anyone that doesn’t have a Texas Ranger in their family history but still wants to be a part of the organization.

Become a member and be involved as little or as much as you would like. You can start the process right now by going to their website TRHC.org. Look around and then make sure you press the “join” button.

You will then pick the rank you would like to be, starting with Private and going all the way to the rank of Major!

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In addition to an official certificate, members of the Foundation will receive an embroidered badge shirt and a metal badge with rank. From left to right: FTRF Chairman of the Board Bill Dante, Executive Dirrector Dr. Jody Ginn, Former Director Wayne Musgrove

Now there is a one time dollar donation associated with the different particular ranks. Once you join, you will receive an official silver or gold plated badge with your rank that can be worn at official events.

In addition you will receive a dress shirt with the Texas Ranger Foundation logo embroidered over the pocket. You will also receive a beautifully framed 16” X 22” official certificate with your name, rank and it will be signed by a former Texas Ranger. This will look great hanging in your home or office.

As I mentioned you will have the opportunity to be involved as much as you would like during the year. Our objective is not only preserving Texas history but also raising dollars for scholarships to be awarded to the children of today’s Texas Rangers.

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There is always a committee you can join to help plan and volunteer at our events. One example is our annual gala to be held on October 15th of 2022 in San Marcos. Our entertainment for the evening will be the legendary, iconic Michael Martin Murphy and his band.

We have lots to do to get ready for that special occasion. Plus, there are many other events that you can choose from to help or sometimes just come and enjoy the event.

If you have questions you can always call us at 830-990-1119. Someone will be happy to help you.

Everything we do in the organization is based on Texas history, education and learning for our future generations!

“It’s All About The Kids!”

Come join today!

Ranger Cross Ceremony

October 15, 2022 San Marcos, Texas One of the biggest fundraisers of the year to benefit the Former Texas Rangers Foundation

One of the many live auction items at the annual Gala!

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Executive Chef Eduard Peyer Shares

EASTER DINNER RECIPES For A Truly Celebratory Feast

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aster Sunday will be here before you know it. It falls on April 17th this year. Lamb is a very popular menu choice which can be prepared many different ways. Your presentation might include a whole Lamb on a Spit, roasted Leg of Lamb, single Lamb Chops, Fricassée of Lamb, Frenched Racks, or even an English style boiled Leg of Lamb. Steamed veggies, such as leeks, turnips, carrots and a creamy horseradish sauce make wonderful sides.

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“I was raised in Lucerne, Switzerland.

My Mom used to prepare a simple roasted Leg of Lamb for Easter, but only if the entire family was present. That was not always the case. I had to work most of the time, my brother went skiing and my sister was no fan of lamb! Hard to believe. If the family was scattered in different directions, my Dad would take my Mom to an upscale restaurant for a delicious Easter meal and a great bottle of Dôle du Valais, one of the better known Swiss red wines made from

Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes.

During my culinary apprenticeship in Engelberg, our Chef featured “Cabris de lait”, young milk fed goat, roasted with fresh rosemary and crushed pepper corns.

It was deglazed with a good white wine, then Demi Glaze was added. It made such a wonderful sauce. Fresh vegetables and roasted new potatoes made the rest of the meal.”

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Here is a recipe for a delicious roasted Leg of Lamb with roasted potatoes and onions and a Gigot d’agneau Boulangère, Port wine Sauce from Executive Chef Peyer: Use a medium size Leg of Lamb from your grocery store. You can request it bone in or boneless, rolled and tied.

INGREDIENTS: Your preferred Leg of Lamb, bone in or boneless, rolled and tied MIREPOIX 3 whole cloves of garlic, peeled and cut in halves 3 large, peeled onions cut in large chunks 4 to 5 peeled and washed carrots cut in large chunks 1 stalk of celery, cut in about 1 inch pieces 86

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Mix Mirepoix with 4 to 5 Bay Leaves Add a handful of fresh Rosemary, fresh Thyme, fresh or dried Oregano 1/4 cup black Peppercorns 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes SEASONING THE LEG OF LAMB 2 bunches of fresh Basil 6-8 peeled garlic cloves 2 bunches of flat leaf parsley 1 bunch of fresh Rosemary (remove from stems) 1 cup of Virgin Olive Oil Place ingredients into a blender, pulse and blend until you have a smooth paste Rub the lamb generously on all sides and let stand for at least one hour

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FOR THE ROASTING Season the lamb with coarse Sea Salt, some crushed black pepper and dried Oregano.

Place into a roasting pan and into a 450 F oven.

Add all of the Mirepoix with some olive oil into roasting pan Place Leg of Lamb on top of the Mirepoix.

After rotating the leg of lamb a few times until it takes color, reduce the temperature to 350 F Keep on roasting to an inside temperature of 140 to 145 degree F. Remove form oven and rest for at least 35 minutes before carving.

PORT WINE SAUCE Add the cooked Mirepoix to a large sauce pan and place over medium heat.

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add 2 ounces of fresh butter and season with some salt if necessary .

BOULANGERE POTATOES 2 pounds of peeled and washed Yukon potatoes 3 medium sized white onions, sliced Pat potatoes dry with a towel or paper towel Slice potatoes evenly about ¼ inch thick Place a roasting pan with ½ cup of vegetable oil into a 375 degree oven When smoking hot, place all potatoes in roasting pan (be careful with this procedure) Roast until golden brown by mixing carefully In a sauté pan slowly caramelize the sliced onions with fresh unsalted butter, stir often!

Bon appetit

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101: How to Grow Your Own Vegetables

by MARC HESS, EDITOR, MILBERGER’S GARDENING SOUTH TEXAS

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Start small. Too many gardeners are overly ambitious at the outset, only to become discouraged by their poor results when they can’t maintain all the space they’ve opened up. Choose only crops your family really likes, then specialize in those. You can always expand the second time through, but if you fail you may never come back.

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egetable gardening in Texas has challenges as well as many rewards. The summers are hot and humid compared to other parts of the country, but the winters are mostly mild so you can grow vegetables practically year round. Recently “eating local” has become the thing to do. Purchasing locally grown produce supports the local farmers and economy.

Once they are picked, nutrients in vegetables diminish over time, so the sooner you eat it, the better it is for you.

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It doesn’t get more local than your own backyard.

Growing vegetables can be easy and it can be hard. Weather, pests, and diseases often get in the way of perfect veggies. But with a little knowledge and some consistent tending to your garden you can be successful.

Successful vegetable growing depends on adapting to the soil and the weather. Choosing vegetables that grow well in this environment is important. It is also important to shield more delicate vegetables from the intense heat that summers in Texas may bring.

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Pick the sunniest site. Vegetables need sunlight. There’s no negotiating that, and there’s nothing you can add that will make up for it. Find a spot where the sun shines directly for at least 10 hours each day.

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Provide perfect drainage. No vegetable crop grows well in waterlogged soil. You can always add water when plants are dry, but when it rains for several days in a row, you need to be sure the excess water will drain away from your plants’ roots. The easiest way is to plant in raised beds. Elevate your garden by just 5 or 6 inches and you’ll solve all the problems.

• ➢ Prepare the soil carefully. Organic matter is your key to success. Add 5 or 6 inches of a blend of sphagnum peat moss, compost, well-rotted manure, finely ground bark mulch and other organic matter and rototill to a depth of 12 inches. If you’re amending a clay soil, include 1 inch of expanded shale as well. Each time you rework the soil for a new season, add an additional 2 or 3 inches of organic matter and rototill again.

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The crops that you will want to put in your vegetable garden in March include: leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, radishes, carrots, turnips and beets. In late March, and early April you can start your beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons, cucumbers. Wait until mid-April and May for your sweet potatoes, okra, and southern peas.

Selecting an appropriate garden site is essential to the success of a garden. The ideal area is exposed to full or near-full sunlight, with deep well-drained, fertile soil. The location should be near a water source and free of competition from existing shrubs or shade trees. With thoughtful site preparation and careful selection of adaptable crops and varieties your back yard vegetable garden can become highly productive

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Start small. A 4-foot by 4-foot plot is a great start. A raised bed makes soil prep and maintenance easier Start with good soil.

Start easy. Tomatoes can be hard.

Start with beans or peppers. In the fall lettuce is a good choice.

Use starter plants from a local nursery and ask for help selecting varieties.

Be sure you have a consistent source of water.

Don’t forget to mulch and fertilize to keep your plants healthy.

MARC HESS is an author whose latest novel, “The Gillespie County Fair,” is available on Amazon.

It’s a riveting story about the gentrification of rural Texas. He is also the editor of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas newsletter, a monthly (except January) publication covering the challenges and solutions of gardening in South Central Texas’s unique growing zone. It’s available on-line at no charge at https://www.milbergernursery.com/ newsletter-archive/ January/February 2022

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VIVA FIESTA! M A R C H 31-A P R I L 10, 2022 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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iesta is an annual, city-wide, mega event held in San Antonio every spring. The Alamo City’s signature event started in 1891 and is eleven days of fun and merriment, all for a good cause! The festival commemorates the Battle of the Alamo and more than three million people take part in over 100 events spread across the city. The multicultural festival honors the history of San Antonio and it’s rich diversity.

You’re invited to one of the biggest parties in Texas! Hundreds of nonprofit organizations raise most of their annual dollars during Fiesta by holding various events. It’s definitely a party with a purpose!

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Photo Courtesy of Betsy Newman Photography

The signature kickoff party, “ Fiesta Fiesta!” is a fun event for the entire family. Revelers collect and exchange pins, or medals of all kind and display them proudly on homemade colorful sashes while partying

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on the closed-off streets of downtown, blocks from The Alamo. People literally dance in the street! Fiesta comes with its own official Kings and Queens known as Fiesta Royalty. The pomp and circumstance is all for a great cause! Millions of dollars are raised by many charitable organizations.

Another great event event is the St. Mary’s University Oyster Bake.There will be over 35 bands and a 100,000 oysters to be consumed. Other Fiesta events feature food, drink and dance performances from cultures all over the world! There is something for everyone!

During Fiesta there are three major parades. The famous Cavaliers River Parade is one of them and is alway a

good time. The parade literally floats down the San Antonio River on decorated barges to the delights of thousands of spectators lining the banks of the river.

You will see lots and lots of party goers wearing the brightest of colors in every combination and crazy hats or bright colored paper flowers in their hair….the more elaborate, the better. There is even a crazy hat contest!

The Battle of Flowers Parade, on April 8th, is a day parade. The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is on April 9th, and is America’s largest illuminated night parade.

For the complete calendar of events and the parade routes visit: FiestaSanAntonio.org

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Another popular event is the Taste of the Northside, you can buy tickets in advance.

Then a true unforgettable equestrian experience can be had at a Day in Old Mexico and Charreada. The oldest Charro Association provides excitement from the very first minute of the show.

The escaramuza charra is a spectacular portion of the show.

It features women riding sidesaddle on their galloping horses in beautiful, traditional Mexican dresses. The choreographed and synchronized maneuvers

are quite a sight to behold.

It’s a magnificent display of pageantry. Their style, elegance and expert horsemanship is entertaining and breathtaking.

Food, drink and even pony rides are available for the kids.

There is a lot to see and do during Fiesta so be sure and make plans, check the calendar, map out your course and pace yourself.

Have fun!

VIVA FIESTA!!

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WATERMELON JALAPEÑO POPTAIL

Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila Long slice of fresh Jalapeño Seltzer water or Topo Chico 1 watermelon popsicle Instructions: Mix liquid ingredients together in a shaker with ice Line the rim of glass with spicy flavored Mexican salt such as Tajin Pour into glass Slide in Jalapeño slice Toss in watermelon popsicle Enjoy! Viva Fiesta!

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