Maverick

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Maverick County, Texas means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Maverick County, Texas would you like to share this week? We look forward to y…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Maverick County, Texas and tell us briefly where you took it!

=== Native Americans === Prehistoric hunter-gatherer peoples were the first inhabitants, and their artifacts have been found in various areas of the county. Lipan Apache, Shawnee, and Coahuiltecan culture followed. The …

Maverick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 57,887. Its county seat is Eagle Pass. The county was created in 1856 and organized in 1871. It is named for Samu…

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Alice Gi-Young Hwang playing Chopin's Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20. Musopen · Public Domain

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 - Nocturne Musopen · Public Domain

Beethoven - Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 Musopen · Public Domain

​Brahms - Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 - IV. Allegro con spirito Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D958 - IV. Allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 - II. Andante Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 - III. Allegro Giocoso Musopen · Public Domain

String Quartet No. 6 in B Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6 - II. Adagio ma non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Concerto No.17 in G - II. Andante Musopen · Public Domain