Southern Hospitality | Celebrate America’s Birthday with Plenty of Good Food - The Observer

Southern Hospitality | Celebrate America’s birthday with plenty of good food - The Observer

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Whether you are celebrating the Fourth of July this year at the beach, lake or at home, serve a festive menu with a variety of delectable summer dishes. Decorate the table in a patriotic theme with colors of red, white and blue to honor our nation’s birthday.With the sweltering heat, provide plenty of refreshing beverages. Lemonade is popular with all ages. Along with classic lemonade, serve Sparkling Strawberry Lemonad…

There's plenty to do on the July 4 holiday

Celebrating America’s independence with friends and neighbors is as American as apple pie. Here are July 4 events on Friday that invite you to do so:

Coldwell Banker-Mark Campbell and Associates placing US flags for July 4

It is the annual custom of Coldwell Banker-Mark Campbell and Associates to honor the birthday of the United State by placing USA flags throughout the area. Our team, along with the youth for First Methodist Brownwood and others, will be working to get those flags out Tuesday and Wednesday. Please watch for them as they go about their effort. Thank you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!

Cole: Freedom Isn’t Free

By Congressman Tom Cole This Friday is the Fourth of July – the day when the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States of America officially became an independent and sovereign nation. However, when we celebrate, whether it be by watching fireworks, attending a parade, or grilling out with loved ones, it is important to remember that the Fourth of July holds a deeper meaning. After all, our nation’s independence was not granted