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As you read this, the Texas Democratic Convention is in full swing in Dallas.

Ah, vacation … those little and not long enough blips in our schedule when we get the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal everyday life.

The Texas Education Agency has released the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

Q: My husband and I frequently take care of our grandchildren for our son and his wife. They both work full-time and have extremely busy lives – probably too busy. We love being with the kids. But do you think this is a healthy arrangement?

The Texas Hill Country is in a drought. Droughts are tough on everyone and everything. However, droughts are survivable if you are willing to follow a few simple tips.

Many a young reader who ventures into the library is more than a little eager to embark upon an adventure within the pages of a book. Children’s adventure stories arose in the 19th century, and included such timeless classics as “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss and “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013.

As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control.

Many Americans wonder what the role of the Supreme Court is. As the final arbiter of the law, the court is charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under law and thereby also functions as guardian of the Constitution.

Johnny Rosa, owner of Texas Treasures in Boerne, shares the following information with us regarding Ed Natiya Saxon and his special preview to the Indian Market Show next month. The event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, and is limited to 30 collectors. An RSVP is required. To reserve a spot, contact the gallery at 830- 816-5335.

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.

Editor’s note: The following are spiritual poems written by local resident Jim “Pops” Talerico, a member of nineteen:10 Church in Boerne.