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PICK OF THE CROP
By Ellen Sweets
The pecan is our state tree, one of our major crops and one of our favorite treats. We visit a farm where two generations are shaking the most out of their productive crop.

HE WANTED TO BE A COWBOY
By Jeff Tietz
But Elmer Kelton had to settle for “just” writing about cowboys—just about as well as anybody ever has.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Our readers sound off.

POWER TALK
Co-op people, places and trivia.

ELECTRIC NOTES
Energy tips and safety information.

POWER CONNECTIONS
SOLAR WATER HEATING THE EASY WAY
By Jill K. Cliburn
Low-tech system taps direct sunlight.

TEXAS USA
THE NEW SODBUSTERS
By Staci Semrad
The green grass of home could be on your roof.

OBSERVATIONS
THE HOLE STORY
By Nikki Loftin
Mom’s recipe for Saturday-morning doughnuts: Biscuits, powdered sugar and lots of love.

RECIPES
DINNER FROM THE GULF
By Kevin Hargis
Growing up less than 20 miles from the Gulf Coast gave me plenty of opportunities to eat delicious shrimp, crab, fish and oysters that came right off the boat.

FOCUS ON TEXAS
COWGIRLS
By Ashley Clary
Our monthly reader photo contest. Move over, Annie Oakley! Texas boasts cowgirls from way up yonder to down below.

AROUND TEXAS
Statewide Event Listings.

HIT THE ROAD
NOCONA TO SAINT JO
By Ashley Clary
Ah, the smell of leather: Experiences on this short trip fit like a glove.