August 2014

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The Baby Is Born

Texas Co-op Power marks 70 years as a trusted ally of electric cooperatives in improving the quality of members’ lives

Feature

‘Never Let a Good Scar Go to Waste’

Harsh reality of war is common bond as Vietnam vet strives to help more recent troops discover their reward

August 2014 Letters

TCP Talk

Letters and comments from our readers

Currents

No Joke: Co-ops Still Going Strong

Some of the stuff we looked into while you were reading last month’s issue

Energy News

Cook Less, Cook Quicker When It’s Hot

Smart food preparation helps you stay cool and save energy

Texas USA

United Skies Over Terrell

Many lessons awaited RAF cadets stationed at No. 1 British Flying Training School

Observations

Paying the ‘Light’ Bill

Electrification invited many improvements into my parents’ home, but they forever revered the humble incandescent bulb

Texas History

A Most Rugged Route

Travel by stagecoach in the 1850s was dangerous and unpleasant, yet it was the fastest and safest option available at the time in West Texas

TCP Kitchen

Just Chill

Summer plans needn’t be put on ice because of the heat, just the refreshments, including homemade peach ice cream

Photo Contest

Focus on Texas: Refreshing

No need to freshen up before checking out these exhilarating moments captured by readers

Hit the Road

Abilene

How a kids’ book character helps draw noted author and illustrator William Joyce and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature to West Texas

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