Country Lifestyles
Texas FFA Area V Representative Austin Blagg
By Dani Blackburn, [email protected]
Texas FFA Area V Representative Austin Blagg grew up in Frisco, Texas, where he graduated from Frisco Memorial High School in 2022. The 19-year-old says he was involved in typical childhood activities, including soccer, gymnastics and a bit of basketball. In middle school, he became interested in playing percussion in the school band. He went on to participate in both marching band and concert until his sophomore year of high school, the same year he joined FFA.
“I juggled both band and FFA, which was a challenge at times because both are very large time commitments. I had to have a serious conversation with myself: I could either give 50 percent to both organizations in the next couple of years or give 100 percent to just one. I decided to quit band, even though I loved it. I still love band and music, but I don’t regret my choice because FFA brought so much to the table and has prepared me for what my future career will be,” Blagg said.
He first became interested in joining the organization after watching a few of his older friends participate. At the time, he was under the impression members mostly showed livestock, but that was enough of a draw for him because he wanted to show a lamb. After making sure he met all the qualifications and speaking with his teachers, he made the leap to join and had a lamb in the ag barn just a few short weeks later.
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By Dal Houston
I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. It seems as though it is no longer enough just to disagree on certain issues. We are expected to classify someone as an enemy if they do not always agree with us on all issues, lest we be considered weak.
To make things even worse, because those who disagree with you are now considered enemies, the sentiment seems to be that it is only fair and proper to destroy them, because they are the enemy, again with the fear of ridicule for being weak if we do not fight.
With all that said, and seemingly unrelated, I am a big John Wayne fan. From watching him dive into his role as a cowboy, to marveling at his time portraying a soldier or appreciating his acting gig as a sailor, there is seldom a week that goes by without me watching at least one
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By Martha Crump
That old adage, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.,” may have some basis in truth when applied to minor situations. However, when what you don’t know is presented in the form of a “Trojan Horse” and is what amounts to an incredible attempt to fleece American property rights, it becomes a different story altogether.
To put this unbelievable tale together, we need to step back to Joe Biden’s 2021 Executive Order which pledged commitment to help restore balance on public lands and waters, to create jobs, and to provide a path to align the management of America’s public lands and waters with our nation’s climate, conservation, and clean energy goals.
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By Lacey Vilhauer
Ingredients:
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
¼ cup water
Directions:
Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Puree the strawberries in a food processor and add to the lemon mixture along with juice of one lemon and water. Taste and add more juice as desired.
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