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God’s presence and our risen savior
God’s presence and our risen savior
Editor’s note: The following are spiritual poems written by local resident Jim “Pops” Talerico, a member of nineteen:10 Church in Boerne. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
The issues of controlling anger
The issues of controlling anger
Q: I have to admit that my temper gets the best of me. When my husband or kids push my buttons, I just “let it out” (with words, not violence). That’s how my parents lived and how I was raised. Is there any way I can change? 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants
Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants
Three people were arrested last week by federal authorities in connection with a human smuggling incident that left 53 migrants dead. The migrants were discovered inside a tractor-trailer on San Antonio’s Southwest Side, according to the San Antonio Express-News. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
‘Love each other as I have loved you’
‘Love each other as I have loved you’
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
We are resolute in our views
We are resolute in our views
Let’s face it, some of the news from the past few weeks has been pretty crummy, including the Uvalde school shooting, the Jan. 6 hearings and the GOP platform in general. Many of us still need time to process our feelings. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Let’s celebrate our independence together
Let’s celebrate our independence together
As we enter July, it’s time to think about our nation’s holiday – Independence Day. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Take some steps toward having financial freedom
Take some steps toward having financial freedom
Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types of freedoms – such as financial freedom, which can open the doors to many other opportunities. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
New art series coming to Herff Farm
New art series coming to Herff Farm
The Cibolo is ever expanding the experiences and opportunities to connect with nature and each other. We are delighted to be bringing more programming to the Cibolo’s second campus, Herff Farm, for the creatives in our community. 06/28/2022 12:00 AM
John Newbery: The past, present and future
John Newbery: The past, present and future
Good tidings, dear reader. I come to you today from the netherworld, a fleeting, flickering phantasm. 06/28/2022 12:00 AM
Colliding galaxies part of July night sky
Colliding galaxies part of July night sky
“Summer was our best season: It was sleeping on the back screened porch on cots, or trying to sleep in the tree house; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape.” ― Harper Lee, “To Kill a 06/28/2022 12:00 AM
Sensing the presence of God
Sensing the presence of God
Editor’s note: The following are spiritual poems written by local resident Jim “Pops” Talerico, a member of nineteen:10 Church in Boerne. 06/28/2022 12:00 AM
Ways to avoid retirement struggles
Ways to avoid retirement struggles
Q: I worked hard for decades and retired three years ago. My wife and I planned to travel extensively – but with (first) the pandemic and then some related health concerns, we’ve set that idea aside. Now I’m having difficulty adjusting my expectations for retirement while struggling with discontentment. Can you offer any suggestions? 06/28/2022 12:00 AM
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