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Are you a lawman?

Are you a lawman?

Let me clarify my title — I don’t mean do you wear a badge, carry a gun and wear a white hat. When it comes to how you perceive your Christian life, your avocation is more important than your occupation. The dictionary defines avocation as something that a person does besides his regular business. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM

First Responders

First Responders

First Responders 10/02/2022 12:00 AM

Chronic pain in pets Part 2

Chronic pain in pets Part 2

A diagnosis of chronic pain may sound scary to anyone. Fortunately, many treatment options are available to ease and improve the symptoms of chronic pain in pets. 09/28/2022 12:00 AM

Atopic dermatitis is most common form of eczema

Atopic dermatitis is most common form of eczema

Dear Doctors: I got a few patches of itchy, red skin on my arms six months ago. My doctor says it’s atopic dermatitis, but the cream he gave me isn’t helping. My friend says it’s eczema, which she also has. She let me try her prescription cream, and it got better. Does that mean I have eczema? 09/28/2022 12:00 AM

New state historical marker honors local trail

New state historical marker honors local trail

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church will host a Kendall County Historical Commission presentation on the Camino Real de San Saba (Camino Viejo) in Kendall County 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Upon this Rock Campus Chapel. 09/28/2022 12:00 AM

4-H members shoot for gold

4-H members shoot for gold

09/28/2022 12:00 AM

4-H is for everyone, enrollment is open

4-H is for everyone, enrollment is open

Enrollment for one of the best positive youth development programs in Texas has opened up for the new year. The new 4-H year began Sept. 1 in all 254 counties in Texas. 09/28/2022 12:00 AM

Speaker opposes drive to end tenure

Speaker opposes drive to end tenure

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to end tenure for new professors at the state’s public universities and to revoke it for faculty who teach critical race theory, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 09/28/2022 12:00 AM

Statewide Offices: Comptroller

Statewide Offices: Comptroller

For my next column to describe the important statewide races on the November 8 ballot and the Democratic vision for that office, I’ll review the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). 09/25/2022 12:00 AM

Women’s Shelter celebrates continued operations

Women’s Shelter celebrates continued operations

Women’s Shelter celebrates continued operations 09/25/2022 12:00 AM

Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

As you know, the stock market has attracted a lot of attention – and for good reason, as we’ve seen considerable volatility almost from the beginning of the year. But if you own bonds, or bondbased mutual funds, you might also have some concerns. However, it’s important to understand why bonds should continue to be an important part of your portfolio. 09/25/2022 12:00 AM

Are you in a dangerous occupation?

Are you in a dangerous occupation?

Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 09/25/2022 12:00 AM