Lifestyle

How to deal with stress or seasonal depression during and after the holidays

The Christmas season is almost over and it’s natural to feel drained, disconnected, or even a little down.Some people may suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. It is most common this time of year in winter.

Traditional Christmas carols brings a joy to the season

This article appeared in the Tribune-Herald 14 years ago.It doesn’t matter what genre of music a person chooses to listen to throughout the year, during the Christmas season the traditional Christmas carols are universally recognized and loved by all.

Now we have leftovers; what can we do with them?

BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff WriterI must admit that one of the things I look forward to during the holidays is all that great food. From the turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving to, in my family, the Mexican food on Christmas.

Candy Canes: A taste for Christmas

The Christmas season brings many types of traditions from special kinds of songs, to decorations, colors and of course foods.Another tradition people enjoy this time of the year is the vast array of Christmas candies from various types of chocolate to peanut brittle and others.

The Wild World of Mascots: Texas Edition

Mascots—they’re more than just goofy, oversized characters entertaining crowds. They’re symbols of pride, identity, and sometimes, unruly bovines banned from stadiums. Yes, we’re looking at you, Bevo.

Texas Shrimp: Delicious pride of the Gulf of Mexico

BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff WriterIf anyone ever asked me to name my favorite food, my reply would be shrimp. Boiled or fried, and that is the only way I like it.

Traditions of St Traditions of St. Nicholas

Saint Nicholas Day, also called the Feast of Saint Nicholas, is observed on Dec. 6.In the European countries of Germany and Poland, boys have traditionally dressed as bishops and begged alms for the poor.

Tips for Christmas gift buying safety

Unbelievingly the Christmas season is here, which means the gift-buying season is here as well.With that in mind, the traditional Black Friday that is held on the day after Thanksgiving still takes place, but stores have already started their Black Friday sales.

Thanksgiving: A brief history and look at traditions

As Americans gather around dinner tables this November, the tradition of Thanksgiving brings families together in celebration of gratitude and unity.There are numerous traditions and customs that people partake in during Thanksgiving.The first tradition dates all the way back to November of 1621.

President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency

By Murray Montgomery     Staff Writer Op-edFor many decades, and beyond, the United States Government has spent billions of tax-payer dollars for some of the most ridiculous things imaginable – President Trump has plans to fulfill his campaign promise and, at the very least, try to slow down this...