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Brown Friday is the busiest day of the year for plumbers due to an increased number of house calls regarding clogged drains and broken garbage disposals. Some guests treat the garbage disposal as an extra trash can. It isn't. If you put any food item down the drain that can't be liquified, you will have a problem.

Until recently, I never heard of a house with two front doors. Whenever I have seen a home with two front doors, I naturally assumed it was a duplex or multi-family dwelling. A recent visit to a friend whose parents live in an old Texas farmhouse changed all that.

Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These are icons of shopping in everyone's holiday calendar. Not as well known is Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is an annual event created to encourage shoppers to shop in local small businesses in person and online.

Sure, there are those who say San Angelo is a quiet city. Its history is quite different. Some of the more interesting histories are beginning to see the light of day as tunnels are being discovered under the city.

There are only three cities in the world named San Angelo. Only one of them is in the United States. The other two "San Angelos" are in Italy. On is San Angelo in Marche. The other is San Angelo in Lazio.

If you've ever dreamt of owning your very own Texas ranch, then you're in luck. The Vista Valley Ranch is 185 acres of amazing ranch land just north of San Angelo in Coke County. Officially listed as Bronte, Texas, 76933. This is pure Texas.

For many, nothing is worse than getting into a cold car and driving to work. As a result, many have a routine. You head out to the car, start the engine, and while the car is warming up pop back into the house and warm back up. The car warms up and you stay warm. It is a win-win.

Veterans Day is the one day a year when we honor those who serve or have served. Here is a brief history of Veterans Day and some local businesses that will honor our Vets with specials or freebies on their day.

Some people really get involved in the whole political process. No doubt, with 24/7 cable news, and constant social media posts,, more and more people are getting very passionate about causes and candidates. This is causing stress.

There is nothing plain or generic about a Texas Thanksgiving meal. No one adds more spice and flavor. Our food is a reflection of the many strong cultures that have blended to create a one-of-a-kind place. Dare we say it? In Texas Thanksgiving is just better.