A great tasting pepper you’ve probably never heard about, is the Chervena Chushka (Capsicum annuum). It is said to be one of the sweetest peppers ever. Traditionally, it has been used for roasting, but it’s just as awesome when eaten fresh.
A Texas Senate committee on Friday passed an elections bill that would tighten the state’s voting rules by limiting extended early voting hours, requiring proof of disability to qualify for mail-in voting and prohibiting drive-thru voting. Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, is one of Gov. Gregg Abbott’s legislative priorities this session.
As the calendar flips to April, I have found myself reflecting back over the last year. It is hard to believe that a year ago, in mid-March, our daily lives came to a screeching halt at the hands of COVID-19. Festivals, gatherings, events, and even in-person school, was cancelled while the nation and the world sought to understand this new virus.
Should you soak your vegetable seeds before planting? This is an often asked question, and the answer is yes for two reasons. It will probably result in a faster and higher germination rate.
Arthur D’Andrea, the chair and sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission, resigned late last week at the request of Gov. Gregg Abbott. D’Andrea pledged to remain on the PUC until Abbott names a replacement. In the announcement Abbott said in part, “Texans deserve to have trust and confidence in the Public Utility Commission, and this action is one of many steps that will be taken to achieve that goal.”