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5 grilling tips for a flawless cookout, according to pitmasters

Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride went from haute cuisine to hot barbecuing – and never looked back. The classically trained chefs who’d earned accolades at such upscale New York restaurants as Del Posto and Balthazar left the fine dining world, and in 2015, opened Pig Beach BBQ, a casual Brooklyn eatery focused on smoked meats, sides and signature sauces.

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Chewy, sweet bites a simple treat

Social media often provides fun ways to keep up with food trends. One of the best pasta sauces I’ve ever made was the one I wrote about using an idea from TikTok. It was a baked red sauce with a block of feta or cream cheese in the middle of a bunch of tomatoes. Baked and stirred together with some herbs and seasonings, it becomes a luxurious, rich sauce that we enjoy over any type of pasta.

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Agatha sets May record, weakens

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico – Hurricane Agatha made history as the strongest hurricane ever recorded to come ashore in May during the eastern Pacific hurricane season, making landfall on a sparsely populated stretch of small beach towns and fishing villages in southern Mexico.

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BROWNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Brownwood High School graduating seniors enter Gordon Wood Stadium Friday evening for commencement. The 226 graduates filed into the stadium from the field house to rows of chairs in the middle of the field as a recording of "Pomp and Circumstance" played through loudspeakers. STEVE NASH/BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

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STONE’S GROVE RIBBON CUTTING

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Stone’s Grove 112 W. Anderson. Owned by Danielle and Logan Stone, the business has created a vibe all its own, from their neon “Just Chill” sign, portraits of some well-known musicians to one-of-a-kind signature libations crafted by two-time Best of Brown County Bartender Winner Barbie Chapman. The business celebrated its one-year anniversary with special cocktails and live music by the Mike Stanley Band. Stone’s Grove also introduced snack options on specialty nights. Live music and karaoke nights have added to the entertainment scene in Downtown Brownwood. The public is encouraged to stay up-to-date on their Facebook page for more events, as they become available. For more information, call 325-203-3606. PROVIDED

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NATION & WORLD WATCH

Police: 3 wounded in shooting in Chicago neighborhood CHICAGO – Three people were shot and wounded on Friday in Chicago, authorities said. The Chicago Police Department said a man was sitting in a parked car with a woman standing by his driver side window when both were struck with gunfire in South Austin, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

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