Kids/Family

e countryside around San Angelo and West Texas is littered with cacti. It is easy to see a cactus plant growing and think its appearance isn't all that appealing. That might be true most of the time. However, many of the common cacti in West Texas transform into beautiful flowering plants if you know when to look.

There is a common theme in American folklore. It is the age-old idea that people who live in the country are generally believed to be happier than urban dwellers. The idea centers around the belief that life in the countryside is slower, less stressful, and more connected to nature. A new study blows all that out of the water.

The ghostly stories of some of these abandoned towns reverberate across the Texas countryside. Tragedies in some, may actually lead to stories of actual hauntings.

People across Texas are getting confused about which cannabis products are legal and which are illegal. They are not alone. Some law enforcement agencies, until recently, had no reliable way to tell the difference.

Breastfeeding should never be controversial. You would never expect it to be an issue, but occasionally a case arises in the press where a breastfeeding mom is asked to leave a public place. The law is clear.

If you've been to Harper Park in Water Valley, Foster Park in Dove Creek, or Pugh Park in Cristoval, you might have noticed that the fresh smell of the outdoors isn't the only aroma floating around. If the wind is just right, there's the odor of rotten garbage.

In 2022, the search for "yard sales" was one of the top Google Searches in San Angelo. It would seem people around here really love thrift shopping. So what San Angelo needs are more garage sales. There are a few flea markets in the area. With prices skyrocketing, garage sales, flea markets, and thrift shops are a big draw. It is just part of the West Texas culture.

Photos of Lake Nasworthy are stunning. Beneath the surface lies a terrible secret that is hindering the growth and enjoyment of the lake. The problem can't be seen, but sometimes it can be smelled.

rash Can Nachos are going viral on TikTok. Not only do they contain layers of tortilla chips and delectable toppings, but there is also a twist. This dish has all the excitement of the "Big Reveal". If you do it right, the oohs and aahs that spontaneously erupt when the dish slides out of the can be almost as spirited as a Cowboys touchdown.

For someone like me who knows nothing about farming, "hot tub" is the first thing that always came to mind when I saw one of those large metal livestock water troughs at Palmer Feed and Supply here in San Angelo Some of them can hold 300 gallons and would be big enough for at least eight or ten people.