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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.

Kendall County is reported to be the fifth fastest-growing county in the nation and the third wealthiest by home value in Texas. We find ourselves in a booming land market in which 40 percent of the farms and ranches will change hands in the next 15 years. For those families thinking about protecting the future of the land they have grown to love, there are options

One devastating aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic was the shutting of many schools across our nation. This disrupted the education of students and the lives and routines of their families.

COFFEE WITH KEITH

I’ve been reading many inspirational books over the last couple of years – both fiction and non-fiction. The most recent book I’ve read is “Making Space for Women: Stories from Trailblazing Women of NASA’s Johnson Space Center” edited by Jennifer M. Ross-Nazzal and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book is a goldmine filled with stories by many trailblazing women, going back 40 years or more to NASA’s beginnings. It includes the stories of women astronauts, flight controllers, administrative support and much more

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.

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.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

COMFORT CHAMBER CHAT

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.

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.