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Red yucca. An evergreen with tough, narrow, swordshaped, grey-green foliage that emerges from the crown in a rosette pattern. The common name ‘Red Yucca’ is misleading. While it is similar to the true, white yucca, it is not a yucca, but rather a Hesperaloe, Hesperaloe parviflora. Arching long spikes of Red Yucca bloom stalks stay upright and maintain their color throughout the summer. Tube-shaped florets attract bees and hummingbirds. It grows best in full sun in loose, well-drained gravely soil. Plants are drought tolerant, heat and cold tolerant and adapted to USDA zones 5 – 9.

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated. The cost for seniors over 60 is $4; everyone else is always welcome, for $8.

Mike Robertson of Austin was driving down the main street of Bertram, Texas, two years ago and noticed an old theater that looked interesting.

When my granddaughter Lillie cried during swim lessons, her parents handle the situation really well. The explained, simply, that swim lessons were about safety Her mom and dad prioritize why it was important to lear water safety.