Anyone who has a tuba player in their life should pick up a copy of “The Perfect Tuba” by Sam Quinones. I picked this book up because of my son, Will, who was a tuba player in the Fredericksburg High School band program, but also because I enjoy all the author’s books. Quinones, a former Los Angeles...

We have our challenges but are fortunate to have a relatively healthy economy There’s a lot to look forward to in 2026. We personally won’t be sad to see 2025 in the rearview mirror — it’s been trying in many ways in this community, in the state, the nation and the world. But there is reason to beli...

The world is watching as Australia experiments with a first-of-its-kind social media ban. The measure took effect earlier this month and is designed to shelter children under 16 from addictive algorithms, online predators and the growing mental health crisis linked to heavy social media use. Whether...

Century-old answer to child’s query inspires hope in skeptical world When eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s ...

I t’s no secret that even Santa can feel stress during the holidays. Demands on our time, money and energy can turn what should be a joyous season int...

Blind Indian Jim used his walking stick, his remaining senses and his remarkable memory to navigate his world. He couldn’t see his nose, but he knew t...