Jun 3, 2008 | MyHighPlains.com
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How did eggs become associated with Easter?
Each week hundreds of people call or visit the San Marcos Public Library to find information. via San Marcos Daily Record
Lean year looming for Texas Roadhouse
“This was particularly evident in December.”
Texas Roadhouse is digging in for a tough year in 2008, as the Louisville restaurant chain battles rising food and labor costs, combined with fewer visits from cash-strapped consumers. via The Courier-Journal
Col. Elma M. Castor has been decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal, second device. via Plainview Daily Herald
Area Community Fund initiative exceeds $4.5 million
A new Community Fund initiative launched by the Amarillo Area Foundation in June 2007 has garnered a total of $4. 5 million for the benefit of participating area communities, including Tulia, Silverton and ... via Plainview Daily Herald
Pheasant season opens with bang
“We don't have local hunters, they're all out of town hunters”
Thousands of people from all over the world have come to the South Plains and Panhandle this weekend for one thing - pheasant. via Lubbock Avalanche
- Angel' comic drags readers in where popular TV series left off
“They do what you'd expect demons to do: They punish what he holds dearest. His friends and the people of L.A. who he's always trying to protect. So, they send everyone to Hell.”
THE NORMAN TRANSCRIPT NORMAN, Okla. - In May 2004, Joss Whedon's "Angel" was canceled by the WB. via Cleburne Times-Review
District starts for local gridders
The highlight this week in Plainview sports is the beginning of district football action for both Plainview high schools and nine of 11 area schools. via Plainview Daily Herald