Features

WITH COOPERATIVES, YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND
By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Let us count the ways electric cooperatives do more than merely provide electricity--they contribute to community events, promote energy efficiency, support local charities, encourage economic development, provide educational opportunities and assist other co-ops in times of need.

SWEETHEARTS OF THE GRIDIRON
By Clay Coppedge
The high-kicking Kilgore Rangerettes were the world's first women's dance-drill team.

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Departments

POWER TALK
Letters to the Editor; safety and energy tips; co-op people, places and trivia.

ELECTRIC NOTES
Energy tips and safety information.

TEXAS USA
LIVING IN FEATHER HEAVEN
By Mary Gordon Spence
Only memories remain of famous feather factory.

OBSERVATIONS
I'LL FLY AWAY
By Marco Perella
'I've had my shot ... I'm right with Jesus ... It's time to go.'

FOOTNOTES IN TEXAS HISTORY
SILVER DOLLAR JIM
By Gene Fowler
To James Marion 'Silver Dollar Jim' West Jr. of Houston, the eight-bit coin was much more than mere lucre.

RECIPES
BAKING UP A BREAKFAST
By Kevin Hargis
I like making breakfast in the oven in the winter because it warms up not only the stomach, but the kitchen as well.

FOCUS ON TEXAS
SILLY POSES
By Ashley Clary
Reader photo contest. We had a really fun time deciding on our wacky finalists.

AROUND TEXAS
Statewide Event Listings.

HIT THE ROAD
ODESSA TO BIG SPRING
By Camille Wheeler
Pump jacks and presidents: West Texas shows off its heritage.