KERR COUNTY DEATH TOLL NOW AT 108; TWO STILL MISSING

The number of people still missing in the July 4 Kerr County flood dropped to two after another body was recovered last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.The two still missing are a child and an adult who were at Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died.The death toll...

A Tavern Becomes a Community Center

Some 300 people live in the community of Burton, not far from Brenham. In 1823 the Schwartz and Schwartz Mercantile opened for business in Burton. During the past 102 years the building has been a variety of stores, cafés, beer joints and various other enterprises.

75 Cents in Change

Have you ever had those moments where the well-defined task ahead would be much easier to accomplish if it weren’t for all the distractions?

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all my friends, it's hot and dry in Aspermont, Texas, when it quit raining it quit. Joe 's garden has produced it's last time, we have been blessed and everyone in 3 counties have been blessed with fresh squash, zucchini, and lemon cucumbers, they have really produced.

Is Reaction a Plan?

Fisher County is funneling half a million dollars into its road system, void of federal assistance. Stonewall Memorial Hospital District has mapped out a tuition support program designed to help grow its own professionals.

Opt-Out or Lose Out: The Homeschool Inclusion Debate

How will our district navigate this new landscape to best serve all students, weighing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by this state law?This very discussion is more relevant than ever in our state, thanks to recent legislative action.

Death toll climbs in Hill Country flooding; legislators will investigate response to crisis

Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he’s likely to instruct the Texas Legislature to investigate early warning systems and other governmental responses to July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 82 people in the Hill Country.Lawmakers are set to convene in Austin on July 21.

The Flight of a Lifetime

It was thrilling. Exciting.Exhilarating. Dangerous. Took courage to do it. I can’t recall doing anything that included fear, anticipation, trepidation, and a sense of accomplishment afterwards. I’m talking about floating on air. Riding the wind.

The air was thick with irony

Every now and again, the tumblers of fate click into place at just the right moment to provide an opportunity for commentary so glaring it seems irresponsible not to editorialize it.This is especially true when I watch policymakers consider the implementation of new laws that place restrictions...

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all my friends, beautiful morning in Aspermont Texas, but our hearts and prayers are with all our friends in south Texas, such a tragedy.We have been on the phone contacting all of them, some are water bound but all okay.