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This time, it’s no April Fools … really!
This time, it’s no April Fools … really!
COFFEE WITH KEITH 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
Cibolo helps families conserve land and legacy
Cibolo helps families conserve land and legacy
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 09/18/2022 12:00 AM
Book & Arts Festival takes off in October
Book & Arts Festival takes off in October
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 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
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
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
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
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
Skin gets thinner as people get older
Skin gets thinner as people get older
09/14/2022 07:00 AM
Seizures in pets: Knowing what to do is critical
Seizures in pets: Knowing what to do is critical
09/14/2022 07:00 AM
Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting
Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting
09/14/2022 07:00 AM
Remodeling for aging parent
Remodeling for aging parent
09/14/2022 07:00 AM
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