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May 2021 8

Tales From the Border: Unicorns and Rainbows

2021 Articles, Helping Hands, Tales of Diversity

by Mark Redwine

Back in March, when I wrote my last article, I was much younger and excitedly expecting our new administration to snap its fingers or wave a magic wand, and instantly materialize a new immigration system that would be fair and compassionate for all. At first, the immigration changes (especially those concerning asylum seekers) appeared to be all unicorns and rainbows. But reality raised its ugly head, and my illusions and hopes were flung to the ground. It is funny how disappointment can age you.

Nov 2019 9

Easy Street Animal Shelter

2019 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Diana Hockley

by Diana Hockley

KRL enjoys featuring animal rescues all over the world. This week our writer Diana Hockley is interviewing Cindy Castle from Easy Street Animal Shelter in north Texas.

May 2019 25

Tales From the Border: Cami, the Rest of the Story

2019 Articles, Tales of Diversity

by Mark Redwine

The smallest thing can sometimes make the greatest difference in life. Especially to those who are losing hope or suffering. Music can be like that. There is a kid’s song from Africa. It is one of those silly songs that started in Lake Nakuru and spread all over Africa. No matter where you went in Africa, no matter what language group, you could hear the kids singing this song.

Apr 2019 6

Tales From the Border: Cami From Cameroon

2019 Articles, Tales of Diversity

by Mark Redwine

I first met Cami from Cameroon in December of 2018. She was living in a makeshift “shelter” on the Mexican side of the Gateway Bridge, which connects Brownsville, Texas with Matamoros, Mexico. There were about 30 other people from all over the world staying in the shelter.

Oct 2017 28

Harvey Survivors find hope : From California to Corpus Christi in Texas

2017 Articles, Tales of Diversity, Wasan Abu-Baker

by Wasan Abu-Baker

A few days before Hurricane Harvey made landfall, my husband left to perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. As the Hurricane approached and in the days before it, my phone was ringing like crazy with weather warnings and cautions to leave South Padre Island. With my experience from growing up in a war zone, I quickly began to think about the safety of my children, and my husband and I thought it would be best for us to leave the island for safety.

Feb 2016 6

Central Texas Rat Rescue

2016 Articles, Diana Hockley, Rodent Ramblings

by Diana Hockley

KRL enjoys featuring the many rat rescues around the country because we know how wonderful pet rats are and want to help spread the word about those who help them. This month we are chatting with Kaia Browning, founder of Central Texas Rat Rescue.

Jul 2013 13

BookPeople & MysteryPeople in Austin, Texas: Mystery Bookstore Profile

2013 Articles, Kay Kendall, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kay Kendall

Located dead center in downtown Austin’s hipness is the bookstore voted best in the state capital for more than 15 years. BookPeople, the largest independent bookstore in Texas, is a beloved institution among denizens who vow to “keep Austin weird.” Yes, that’s a marketing slogan in Austin! Although not generally known for funkiness or artsy-ness, Texas does have the city of Austin, which tries its darnedest to make up for deficiencies in those qualities in the rest of the state.

Oct 2011 29

The Four Good Samaritans

2011 Articles, Contributors, Hometown History, Jim Bulls, Reedley News

by Jim Bulls

In 1953 my Dad was in the money and itching to buy a newer car, or at least one more suitable for a successful educator than the 1947 Plymouth he was currently driving. Buick was his make of choice, and one Saturday he drove around the block where Jackson’s Buick lot was at least three times. On the used car lot sat a gun metal grey Super Four-Door with a cream top. It was just two years old and it looked brand new.

May 2011 28

Teen Poetry Corner: May Winners!

2011 Articles, Teens, Terrific Tales

by Teen Poets

These poems were mostly written by local teens who won our May Teen Talk poetry contest. The contest is generally open to anyone age 14-19 in the Kings River area, but when we got an entry from Texas we thought that was so cool we included hers in the winners this month. Take advantage of this chance to have your poem published online and available for everyone to read! Any subject or type of poem will be considered with 3 to 5 poems selected at the end of most months. Since it's Memorial Day weekend one of the winners we picked is a Memorial Day poem she wrote last year.

Nov 2010 13

A Texas Premie Moves to Reedley

Hometown History, Jim Bulls, Reedley News

by Jim Bulls

There was a cold northern wind blowing across the Texas panhandle trying to get into the hospital and chill your bones, the night I was born. Mom had toxemia and I was arriving prematurely. At birth, I weighed a little over two pounds and there wasn’t an incubator in the hospital.