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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
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
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
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
Inflation is inflating us from every direction
Inflation is inflating us from every direction
When I first received my driver’s license back in the days when I had a thick head of hair and had to start paying for my own gasoline, it was 55.9 cents per gallon. I remember that distinctively as I saw my hardearned money rolling away as the numbers on the pump spun rapidly like the wheels of a slot machine. 06/24/2022 12:00 AM
Reflections on myths that aren’t true
Reflections on myths that aren’t true
A lady walked up to me, leaned over, and with a smile whispered in my ear, “Now you can say whatever you want!” 06/24/2022 12:00 AM
People get what they deserve … really?
People get what they deserve … really?
This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 06/24/2022 12:00 AM
Landscape Impressions captures the elements of nature
Landscape Impressions captures the elements of nature
Steven Harris has lived in Texas for most of his life. His creativity is most influenced by the Texas Hill Country and Gulf Coast. While he has painted in other places, the rocky terrain, clear streams and vistas in Central Texas and the beaches, bays and inland marshes along the Gulf Coast, in his words, “speak to me.” 06/24/2022 12:00 AM
Should people make any extra mortgage payments?
Should people make any extra mortgage payments?
You might enjoy owning your home – but the mortgage? Not so much. In fact, you might want to do everything you can to pay it off as quickly as possible. But is that always the best strategy? 06/24/2022 12:00 AM
Comfort a great place to celebrate July 4
Comfort a great place to celebrate July 4
It’s just around the corner, the best day of the entire summer: July 4! So, mark your calendars and plan to spend the day in Comfort – literally in “comfort!” 06/21/2022 12:00 AM
Library encourages people to tell their stories
Library encourages people to tell their stories
Everyone has a great story – where you came from, what has happened to you. Your experiences and those of your family tell an amazing story that is yours alone. 06/21/2022 12:00 AM
State comptroller releases broadband plan
State comptroller releases broadband plan
State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access. Hegar and his agency’s Broadband Development Office received feedback through a series of town halls, virtual discussions and more than 16,000 responses to a survey. 06/21/2022 12:00 AM
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