Texan Slang Primer Turns Phrases Into Local Flavor
A guide to Texan slang phrases shows how locals describe weather, people, and moods with vivid idioms. Examples include Goose Creek gully washer, so hot that the hens are laying boiled eggs, and sayings like big hat no cattle. Texan wit covers emotions, warnings, and compliments with colorful regional flavor. Wanda Orton notes at article end.
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Beekeeper Kenneth Troxell Tends Goldenrod Bee Farm
Baytown resident Kenneth Troxell works in beekeeping gear on 25 bee boxes housing about 75,000 Italian honey bees on his property. The 1973 origin story follows how he found bees after a wall hive drew his interest and led to a lasting beekeeping hobby and livelihood.
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From Bee to Bottle How Honey Is Made On A Baytown Farm
Kenneth Troxell runs bee boxes along his Baytown property where old hives and new additions stand. He explains the process of removing honeycomb frames, uncapping cells, spinning honey in an extractor, filtering and heating the honey, then bottling or storing it in drums.
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How to become a frugal fabulous parent
New York report on cutting child costs with practical tips for mid to high income families. Highlights include rotating car pools, buying used clothing, DIY music classes, shared babysitters, home haircuts, and making homemade baby foods to save money while keeping kids engaged and healthy.
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