FLOWERS TO BRIGHTEN THE DAY

Photos courtesy Martin Payne Citizen reader Martin Payne spotted these flowers in town and thought he would share them. Maximilian Sunflowers (Helianthus Maximiliani) are a native Texas variety which offers floral beauty in the Fall. These are over behind 636 Travis, on Malleck St. “Thought some flowers might brighten up the news,” Payne said.