My late father was a master of pithy one-liners, able to distill great wisdom with a single phrase, usually delivered with his signature wit and humor. He was also a natural born listener who taught me I could come to him with anything. When I would get riled up about something, he would often say, ...

Customer service In the changing pace of the world and Fredericksburg, a big thanks to the folks at H-E-B who are trying to keep up with new products, new people and lots of other things in general. As we are all aware, shopping can be a challenge whether you are zooming around in a hurry or a senio...

After two special sessions ended without lawmakers agreeing on how to regulate the state’s THC market, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order restricting the use of products infused with the psychoactive cannabis compound to adults age 21 and older, The Dallas Morning News reported. The order go...

Guest column I’m delighted to live in a beautiful small town, which affords a variety of shopping and dining options, and which has a city council and...

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map,...

Lawmakers shouldn’t profit from insider info to boost portfolio W hen Mr. Smith goes to Washington, it shouldn’t mean an automatic boost into the high...