Tag: summer

Filling in the Blanks with Ramee Gentry: Summer is busy for...

By Ramee Gentry For many, summer is a time to slow down, relax a bit and take a break from the day-to-day to enjoy summer...

Pets: How to enjoy the great outdoors with your pup

By Kim Gilliam Dogs are an important part of the family and many consider a summer vacation incomplete without them. While your pup may not be...

Alexandria Little League hosting state tournament this week

Alexandria Little League is hosting the Junior League State Tournament, starting Friday at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park. Opening ceremonies will take place at the field...

Pets: Shape up with your pup this summer

By Kim Gilliam Were you and your pooch a little lazier during the winter months? Did you let your workout routine and your dog’s regular...

Foodie: Don’t wilt – here’s how to wine and dine this...

By Jill Erber Spring has sprung, with breezes a-blowing, pollen a-floating and bees a-buzzing. Before you know it, summer will be upon us, with grass a-growing,...

Foodie: Rethink peppers with this Italian recipe

By Domenica Marchetti Tomatoes get all the glory at this time of year, but in my opinion, peppers are the real stars of the season....

Summer hazards for your dog

By Kim Gilliam Summer offers many ways to spend quality time outdoors with your dog, exercising, exploring new places and participating in fun summer events. With...

Mosquitos linger following severe storm

Last weeks mega-storm left behind more than downed power lines and trees, it also created multiple mosquito breeding habitats.

One way to beat the heat

Two-year-old Jane Bremberg keeps cool in the pool at Charles Houston Recreation Center on Wednesday afternoon, making the best of the days record-breaking heat.

This summer, take a vacation from wasting energy

 As much as we look forward to summer activities, we cant forget that millions of gallons of oil are flowing into the Gulf of Mexico every day and our environmental and economic futures are threatened.