Pope Francis meets with family of college student killed in Rome
Throughout his papacy, the Catholic leader has been committed to grieving with people in pain.
View ArticleLibrary winners of the week
As part of the library’s annual youth summer reading program, children who read during the summer are eligible to win a T-shirt if they read more than 200 minutes. Each week, a t-shirt is awarded to a...
View ArticleLocal meets Victory Belles at Cajun Country Jam
Independence day came a few days early on July 2 at Lamar Dixon Expo Center where the fun went on till late in the night during Cajun Country Jam. Big bands, food, a car show, celebrities and a...
View ArticleHome Help: 3 ways to create visually striking doors in your home
TIP OF THE WEEKThink of a door opening and closing.Chances are you pictured it swinging on hinges, since that's how most doors operate. But, more homeowners are choosing other door hanging hardware for...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: Sunscreen it’s just common sense
My children are occasionally idiots. Sorry, but they are. And I'm guessing yours are, too, at times.Now I love both my girls to death and have nothing but immense pride in who they've become as people....
View ArticleTerry Marotta: Some tips for the ladies, for keeping cheerful after 50
ONE, never, absolutely never, look at your face in the mirror on your car's flip-down sun visor It is far too close to you and will make you look to yourself like a huge and scary monster. With a...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Good culinary reads go far beyond cookbooks
Heading to the beach this summer? Or maybe you're planning a stay-cation on a lawn chair in the backyard.Either way, a new crop of books makes for perfect summer reading for the food enthusiast,...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Blue garlic is safe, color change common
Q: I found a way to preserve whole garlic cloves online. I followed the directions: Garlic cloves peeled and well rinsed and put into a jar. Poured boiling distilled white vinegar over them and closed...
View ArticleKitchen Call: Plan a saucy burger party
Hamburgers are always a hit. Especially in summer. Especially on an outdoor grill. On a rooftop. At sunset. In a foreign country.Last week, some young professionals invited friends, neighbors and...
View ArticleBack to school prep week and supply drives
Gonzales Middle School Back to School Bulldog Bashes -Sixth grade: Tuesday, July 26, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. [...]
View ArticleThree things to do
A seminar, culinary and recycling event are what's on tap in Ascension
View ArticleSt. Theresa Middle eight grade graduation ceremony
The eighth grade graduating class of St. Theresa Middle School gathered May 24 in the St. Theresa of Avila Church for the commencement ceremony.Teachers and pastors, assisted by Chris Musso, Kim Naquin...
View Article2015-2016 SJP & STA Award Winners
St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle’s highest awards are the SJP Award at St. John Primary and the STA Award at St. Theresa Middle. It is given to one student per class who best exemplifies what a...
View ArticleNetworx: Safeguard your home against summer storm damage
Warm sunny days and balmy evenings are what usually come to mind when we think about summery weather. But that's only part of the picture. Summer often brings heavy, humid conditions, followed by...
View ArticleMexican salads, hold the tortilla shell
There are no taco salads in Mexican kitchens. At least I have never, ever seen or heard of a taco salad either in Mexico or served in a Mexican's home, wherever that may be in the world.
View ArticleHow to prevent a dispute with a home contractor from blowing up in your face
If you haven't heard of a mechanic's lien or don't understand the implications of a mechanic's lien, you may want to continue reading.
View ArticleHow cooking can keep kids sharp over the summer
No matter your situation when school lets out in June, whether you are happy to get a break from supervising homework and packing lunches, or you're stressed because you're scrambling to fill hours...
View ArticleThe clearest proof yet that your job is killing you
Doctors link long shifts and on-the-job anxiety to high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and stroke. Many believe the consequences can be fatal. But what if it wasn't the job's fault?
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