After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws goes into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported on SB 17, a new law that institutes a ban on programs and policies “...

LOOKING BACK AT ... The Dabbs Hotel in Llano has been an overnight stop for travelers and a weekend getaway for romantics for over a century. Past guests included railroad workers, miners, prospectors, cowboys, college students, racoons and the ghosts of Bonnie and Clyde. In the 1880s, the Austin an...

Mike Belsick’s letter of Dec. 27 invites a responsible response. There were sweeping generalizations about Democrats and unsubstantiated allegations about President Biden and his policies. Mr. Belsick may not be aware that inflation is down, wages are going up, crimes such as murder are down, cities...

By Rev. Ron Windecker Christ Lutheran Church Cherry Spring No wonder we love to shop, buy and extend ourselves throughout the Christmas season. No won...

By Rev. Todd A. Dittloff Resurrection Lutheran Church W e at Resurrection Lutheran Church wish all the people and families of the Hill Country a joyou...

By Rev. Ted Bodjanac Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Fredericksburg In December, people rush about shopping and doing all short of things that w...