We never had Chinese food growing up. I suppose that we were unaware that it even existed as an option. The PTA’s cookbook did not feature a Chinese recipe until the eighth edition, (1962). A Chop Suey recipe was submitted by Emma Maier Petmecky; her husband was the postmaster. It remained in the co...

Cinematic Considerations Director Matt Shakman’s feature-film debut leans into vintage 1960s nostalgia that includes the early space race and a Brady Bunch-like drama into his two-hour movie. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is the 37th entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and first insta...

Outdoors On Edge Acadaverous gray dorsal fin cut through the storm cloud dark water. It sliced forward and through the glasssmooth surface, then slipped below and out of sight with barely a ripple to show for its existence. “Is that a shark?” my friend Will asked of Texas Bills and Gills Guide Servi...

I am experiencing a food deja vue. I have rediscovered the magic that is Velveeta. We all remember the velvety golden smoothness of American pasteuriz...

Members of Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Rocket Design Team made university history with the successful launch of their liquid-fuele...

Deadline for applications to be part of the Hill Country Community Needs Council’s “Supplies for Success” program is Monday, Aug. 4. To register to be...