Swisher

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 Swisher 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 Swisher County, Texas would you like to share this week? We look forward to yo…

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 Swisher County, Texas and tell us briefly where you took it!

=== Native Americans === Apachean cultures roamed the county until Comanche dominated around 1700. The Comanches were defeated by the United States Army in the Red River War of 1874. No significant combat occurred in th…

Swisher County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,971. Its county seat is Tulia. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1890. It is named for James G. Swis…

Etude no. 1, op. 10 in c major Musopen · Public Domain

Robert Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 10 "Almost Too Serious" Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique, Op. 13 - III. Rondo - allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Hilf deinem Volk, cantata by Vincent Lübeck Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Op.20 - Act I Intro Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

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

Mozart Concerto No.16 in D for piano I. Allegro assai (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

MP3 of Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 559, formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, recorded on a Silbermann organ. Musopen · Public Domain

Brahms - Tragic Overture, Op. 81 Musopen · Public Domain