Columns and Opinion

Pot-a-peno is a compact, high-yielding jalapeño pepper variety bred for growing in containers and hanging baskets. Courtesy of All-America Selections

Pot-a-peno is a compact, high-yielding jalapeño pepper variety bred for growing in containers and hanging baskets. Courtesy of All-America Selections

Grow, Prepare and Enjoy Hot Peppers

Melinda Myers
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Some like it hot and that includes the spicy heat of hot peppers added to entrees, beverages and desserts. Others value hot peppers for their help with pain relief and other health benefits.
Toni Hill worked on her new embroidery machine and taught everyone how to make these beautiful reversible aprons. Photo by Debbie Phelan

Toni Hill worked on her new embroidery machine and taught everyone how to make these beautiful reversible aprons. Photo by Debbie Phelan

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
I’ve returned from the annual quilting retreat in Stonewall, Texas, refreshed and renewed. I can’t truly explain the peace and happiness that comes when a group of Christian women get together to work and fellowship while accomplishing beautiful projects.
Hostas planted in between tree roots. | Courtesy of www.MelindaMyers.com

Hostas planted in between tree roots. | Courtesy of www.MelindaMyers.com

Avoid Tree Root Conflicts

Garden Columnist Melinda Myers
Friday, June 5, 2026
Roots erupting through the soil surface beyond the tree trunk irritate gardeners when trying to grow and mow grass under trees. Save time, reduce frustration and be kind to your trees when dealing with these surface roots.
Ty B. Kerley, DMin.

Ty B. Kerley, DMin.

Is God Dead?

Ty B. Kerley
Friday, June 5, 2026
Critics often ask, “Why was there not more written between the resurrection and the writing of the letters of Paul starting in 48-50 A.D.?” How helpful would it be to have a few documents written in 35, 38, or 40 A.D.?
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God By Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Thursday, June 4, 2026
“If someone poked me with a spear, I’d be mad,” says Jake, 8. “Jesus just let them do it. That’s amazing.”Jake is right. What happened to Jesus’ body after he died on the cross reveals not just his suffering, but the depth of his love and the truth of who he is.
Timothy Cerepaka, AKA Lucas Flint, visited the CHC kids last week.

Timothy Cerepaka, AKA Lucas Flint, visited the CHC kids last week.

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Visiting AuthorCherokee Home was honored to welcome accomplished author Timothy Cerepaka to our campus last week!What a treat it was for our kids to have the opportunity to meet this talented fantasy author who grew up right here in Cherokee.

Elm Grove Echoes

Rhonda Wyatt
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
We begin this week's Elm Grove Echoes with some wonderful news shared by Marilyn Suber, daughter of the late Mrs. J. P. Cummings. Marilyn was delighted to announce the arrival of Mrs. Cummings' twin great-great-grandsons, born last Thursday, May 28th.

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
June is feeling more like Texas than May did. I loved May, but we all knew it couldn’t last. The heat must come. All this beautiful, lush green must give way to desert beige, we love Texas green or brown.
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