3rd Annual Carmelite Christmas at the Convent

Open from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM• Market Vendors• Carriage Rides –$5.00 a piece $20 for a family of five or more.

Hull Family Honored for Century of Farming in Martin County

- The Hull family of Martin County has been recognized by the State of Texas’ Family Land Heritage Program, which honors families who have maintained continuous ownership and operation of their land for at least 100 years.

Pullet Show

Martin County Pullet Show was a big success this past weekend. Luke Stovall had a big weekend winning Grand champion Trio, and winning three first place with Medium weight single, Heavy weight single, and Heavy weight trio.

“FACTORY FARM” GOES BUST IN PANHANDLE

“What is believed to be the largest field in the country under one fence was broken and sown to wheat this fall by Hickman Price, the most extensive wheat farmer in the Panhandle of Texas,” the Kerrville Times reported on Nov.13, 1930.

Sharp Horn

We were gathering bulls to sell to a rodeo contractor. We split up forces in order to cover more country and to make another stab at several we had missed on previous attempts. I was delegated to go get old Sharp Horn who lived in a place we call “Rock Pile Trap”.

PAT AND SUE’S CAT HOUSE

Pat and Sue Thomas of Harlingen are twins who had outstanding careers as teachers. They are now retired and spend their time in a number of ways. They make what they call refrigerator towels that hang on a door or a cabinet pull so you can wipe or dry your hands.

Nuggets

“Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints, in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sin.

Senior Citizens Lunch Menu

Call a day in advance by 4 p.m. for reservations 756-2791. Guests under 60 will be charged $8 per plate. Guests over 60 and their spouse eat free with a suggested donation of $3. November 18 - Grilled Chicken Breast, Black-Eyed Peas, Seasoned Greens, Cornbread, Tropical Fruit Cup.