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Try this fruit tart to celebrate National Cherry Tart Day

Try this fruit tart to celebrate National Cherry Tart Day

June 18 is National Cherry Tart Day, and I have an easy recipe to share with you to help you celebrate the day deliciously!

Grab some pre-made pie crust dough if you don't have time to make your own; it works just as well!

Mama Steph’s rustic fruit galette

For the crust:

1 1/4 cup flour

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 oz (1/2 cup, 1 stick, 8 Tbsp) butter, cut into small (1/2-inch) cubes, chilled in freezer at least 15 minutes, preferably an hour

4 to 6 Tbsp ice water

(tip: if you’re pressed for time, use a pastry crust from the refrigerator section; that’s what I used and what you see in the picture! It’s delicious; however, if you have time, it’s fun to try to make  your own crust.)

For the filling:

2-3 peaches, peeled and sliced into thin wedges

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, cherries, blackberries, or other favorite fruit

3 TBS sugar

Viral Video: Huge crowd spontaneously sings 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Georgie Gwyther posted this fun video on YouTube this week; she said, "As we waited for Green Day to start, Bohemian Rhapsody started to play and the crowd loved it :)"

It's fun to see 60,000 people singing in unison!

Fund set up to help sweet boxer get healthy, find a home

Fund set up to help sweet boxer get healthy, find a home
The SPCA of Smith County has rescued the sweet boxer, Hilary, and have seen to it that she is receiving the medical care that she needs.Now they are looking for an adoptive family for the boxer. They say Hilary needs a lot of love and care. She is a 7-year-old boxer who was rescued from the Smith County Animal Barn. Hilary is heartworm positive and just had eye surgery. The SPCA of East Texas will be setting up a medical fund to help offset Hilary's expenses.

Former Miss TJC returns to Tyler to offer girls a unique pageant experience

Former Miss TJC returns to Tyler to offer girls a unique pageant experience

From TMO Creative Marketing:

No “Toddlers and Tiaras”, or pageant mom drama here! Women of Virtue Pageants are dispelling the myths and some of the harsh realities of pageants across the country. Women of Virtue Pageants is a non-profit organization focused on instilling Christian morals, values, and principles in girls ages 5 to 19. The first Miss Tyler Area Lady of Standards will be crowned on July 20, 2013 at Omega Ministries, located at 202 North Parkdale in Tyler, Texas. This pageant of praise and purpose is hosted by season one, BET Sunday Best winner and national gospel recording artist, Crystal Aikin.

A way to help: 'Love Thy Neighbor' t-shirts to aid tornado victims

A way to help: 'Love Thy Neighbor' t-shirts to aid tornado victims

Classic Stitch at 211 E. Pacific in Gladewater has created a t-shirt design that will benefit the residents of Moore, Oklahoma, who are doing their best to begin picking up the pieces of their lives after the devastating tornado.

The shirts can be bought for a minimum $15 donation. The shirts come in various colors, and the owner will ship to you for added cost if you are not in the Gladewater area.

100% of proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will go directly to Oklahoma relief efforts.

The number to reach Classic Stitch is 903-844-0969 or visit their website here.

 

 

As one viewer said, 'We could all use a little more of this'

As one viewer said, 'We could all use a little more of this'

What a great thing for a business to put on their sign! Nice job, Time-It Lube in Whitehouse!

Thanks to Stacy Williams for sharing her photo with us.

Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

From The Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

The news of yesterday's EF5 tornado that swept through the town of Moore, Oklahoma is gut-wrenching. Two schools filled with teachers and children, entire neighborhoods and businesses will never be the same.


"When tragedy strikes, everyone wants to help." said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “As we reach out, please keep in mind that organizations and web sites allegedly created to help victims and relief efforts will spring up overnight, so it’s very important to do your research to make sure your efforts go where you intend and that they get there quickly.”


BBB offers the following advice to guide those want to help: