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The Texas Senate unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American- Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House.

April is recognized as National Heartworm Awareness Month as a reminder to protect our furry friends against heartworm disease before mosquito season peaks during the summer.

The artist partners at Carriage House Gallery proudly share the news that Rita Kirkman has achieved and been awarded the status of Master Pastelist.

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When dogs have an injury or chronic condition, such as arthritis, physical rehabilitation can ease their pain and improve their strength and flexibility.

This upcoming week is National Volunteer Week. The Cibolo was built by a group of volunteers and friends who had a shared vision to transform a little piece of Boerne and share it with the community.

It’s almost Earth Day, when people around the world focus on ways of protecting and preserving the environment. And the lessons from this occasion can be applied to other areas of life — such as investing.

Happily the Cibolo Creek Quilters Guild returns Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, with Hampton Inn serving as conference headquarters, 34925 IH 10 West, Boerne.

From a young age we are taught 911 is the first number you call in an emergency, and that when you call, help will come. We often hear from youngsters as they try out this new piece of knowledge to see if it really works – only for them to quickly hang up when someone answers the call. When the police arrive, mom or dad quickly learn their child was verifying what they had learned.

Hello Boys and Girls! If you like puzzles, games, story starters and more, you will love this page created just for kids. NO ADULTS ALLOWED! Happy reading, Miss Constance Children’s Librarian, Patrick Heath Public Library April sings with Springtime surprises. Birds cheerfully chirrup a morning song. Buzz, buzz, buzz-y bees sing along. Tap, tap, raindrops tippy-tap on your window. Whoosh, whoosh, soft breezes whisper secrets to you. Listen! What do they say?

Humans typically avoid raw foods because of the risk of developing a salmonella infection, a common bacterial disease that harms the intestinal tract. While humans can be infected with salmonella more easily than animals, there is still a risk of pets developing the infection as well.

If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities, and home — and the inevitable emergencies that fill the lives of single parents everywhere.