Tomatoes – a Fruit or a Vegetable?

Many of you have heard the question as to whether tomatoes are a fruit or vegetable, and have probably heard conflicting as to which is the case. Which is it? Well, the answer goes all the way back to 1893. It seems that imported vegetables at the time had a 10% tariff placed on them.

From the barrio to Beverly Hills

“The Dirty Dozen” opened in movie theaters nationwide on Jun. 15, 1967 with a popular Texas-born singer in his first serious role.

I never wrote that story, but numerous others did

“Hey James Paul, got a couple of hours to go through your scrapbook memories with me for a story …” Those closing words I wrote in a January 21, 1986, column about Shelby County native James Paul Wilson stirred up many memories when I revisited the piece last week.

Teen learns hard lessons

As a young boy, I would ask my dad for permission for something I wanted. Sometimes the answer was “Yeah sure, that’ll work, go ahead.” But all too often the response I received was not exactly the answer of my dreams.

The ties that bind…

They say that little ones watch everything you do, because they will follow in your footsteps. What I find surprising is how many times they will follow Contr your footsteps, even if they weren’t around to see you taking those steps.

Pruning tomato plants

Tomato gardeners have the same dilemma every year; in addition to keeping the bottom 18” clear of branches, should the plants should be pruned. First of all; it’s not necessary. On the other hand, pruning does enable larger tomatoes, although there will be less of them.

Population gains, losses in state detailed

The U.S. Census Bureau has released is sub-county population estimates from April 2010 to July 2020. That includes population estimates for the 1,200 incorporated places in Texas.

Digital trials and tribulations

I’m not a thoughtful and considerate smartphone user. A thoughtful and considerate smartphone user updates their beloved smartphone in a timely fashion. They always empty the garbage can at the end of the day.

Pruning tomato plants

Tomato gardeners have the same dilemma every year; in addition to keeping the bottom 18” clear of branches, should the plants should be pruned. First of all; it’s not necessary. On the other hand, pruning does enable larger tomatoes, although there will be less of them.

Unknown golfer goes on a hot streak

A 21 year old nobody from Dallas surprised the sports world on Jun. 8, 1933 by coming within a single stroke of grabbing golf ’s biggest prize -- the U.S. Open championship.