No one can argue that the locks on the jail doors at the County Law Enforcement Center need to work properly. However, upon learning during July’s budget planning sessions that an earlier estimate of only $77,000 to replace those malfunctioning locks had suddenly increased to nearly half a million dollars, the Hemphill County Commissioners Court balked. They suggested that Sheriff Brent Clapp look for other ways to cover some of those costs, and consider a phased-in plan for their replacement.

The junior varsity Lady Cats got a five-game workout in Amarillo tournament play last week and chalked up three victories.

This recipe by Pam Lolley for Allrecipes.com screams fall! Warm, spicy apples with a buttery, crunchy topping. This is so easy and quick (just look at ingredients!) and sure to be a crowd pleaser. Delicious served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with more of the caramel sauce. Enjoy!

KIM B. McKINNEY

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MY HUSBAND, PETER, AND I feel like social butterflies. We certainly are not. But it feels as if we are because we are staying in a new city and finding it is easier to make new friends than any time since we were children.