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MOWW honors several, learns about Warrior Defense Project
MOWW honors several, learns about Warrior Defense Project
The Hill Country Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) held its September chapter meeting at St. Helena’s Episcopal Church in Boerne where a chapter member and two Boerne youths were honored for their service. 09/21/2022 12:00 AM
Dealing with Bullying
Dealing with Bullying
Q: We recently moved, and we’re afraid our son is being bullied at his new school. Do you have any advice? 09/21/2022 12:00 AM
Chronic pain in your pets: Part One
Chronic pain in your pets: Part One
Causes, symptoms and prevention 09/21/2022 12:00 AM
Cardiovascular disease looks different in women vs. men
Cardiovascular disease looks different in women vs. men
Dear Doctors: I’m a 38-year-old woman in good health. I kept getting a tight chest while running, so my doctor did some tests. He said my heart looked fine. But when I went for a second opinion, I was diagnosed with microvascular disease. I’ve never even heard of that before. What is it? Dear Reader: You’ve introduced a topic of great importance to women of all ages: the fact that cardiovascular disease often takes a different form -- and comes with different symptoms -- in women than in men. 09/21/2022 12:00 AM
“The Big Give” to Give Hope on Sept. 22-23
“The Big Give” to Give Hope on Sept. 22-23
Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries will again participate in The Big Give annual fundraiser. This 24-hour, South Central Texas event is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through nonprofit organizations in the region. Community members are asked to donate to help transform the lives of residents in need by giving to local nonprofit organizations during The Big Give, which will take place Thursday, Sept. 22, through Friday, Sept. 23. 09/19/2022 10:45 AM
What should you know about IRA rollovers?
What should you know about IRA rollovers?
FINANCIAL FOCUS 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
Fall is here, there and especially in Comfort
Fall is here, there and especially in Comfort
COMFORT CHAMBER CHAT 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
7 study tips for high school students
7 study tips for high school students
Assessments such as quizzes and exams help educators recognize areas where students are excelling and where they might need a little extra help. In addition to tests in the classroom, high schoolers generally take standardized testing for state or provincial assessment purposes,. Testing may come easier to some students than others, but having solid study techniques can improve students’ performance on a wide range of exams. In fact, research by Stanford scholars, whose data was published in Psychological Science, found that applying a strategic approach to studying helped college students improve their exam scores by an average of one-third of a letter grade. The testing preparation resource PrepScholar says it is important to build and maintain strong study habits to help students avoid undue stress and last-minute cramming. The following are seven techniques that may help foster good study skills. 1. Find value in the lessons. 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
Strategies that can improve reading comprehension
Strategies that can improve reading comprehension
Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science. 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
How the arts benefit academic performance
How the arts benefit academic performance
The cost of products and services continues to rise, and organizations everywhere have increasingly been feeling the pressure to re-evaluate budgets. It’s no different in school districts nationwide, with school boards making difficult decisions about which programs to keep and which will have to go in order to save money. 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
Another white wine that’s pleasing to the palate
Another white wine that’s pleasing to the palate
Greetings readers! Our featured wine today is another white wine: Chateau Goudichaud Blanc. Don’t despair, some beautiful red wines are in the pipeline for upcoming reviews. This one, an artfully crafted blend made up of 85 percent Sauvignon Blanc, 10 percent Muscadelle and 5 percent Sémillon, is a classic example of what the Bordeaux region – better known for its world famous red wines – can also produce in whites. Chateau Goudichaud is located on the banks of the Dordogne River, very close to the famous appellations of Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Fronsac. Belonging to the Glotin Family, the wine estate is part of the best properties in the appellation both for the quality of its wines as well as for its production capacity. 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
Can you say ‘Masskrugstemmen?’
Can you say ‘Masskrugstemmen?’
It is that time again, and the Hill Country Council for the Arts is excited to host its fifth annual Boerne BierFest next weekend, Saturday, September 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Agricultural Museum and Arts Center, 120 City Park Road in Boerne. 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
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