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Q: Should husbands and wives have regular activities apart from each other with their friends of the same sex? I get out with some girlfriends two or three times a year and that’s plenty for me; I’d rather spend most of my time with my husband. But he likes to get together with his guy friends a couple of times each month. What are your thoughts?

An Eastland County sheriff’s deputy died Thursday as wildfires swept through several small Texas communities west of Dallas, destroying at least 50 homes and charring more than 54,000 acres as of Sunday.

Let’s talk about bonds. Roger Moore or Sean Connery?

When it comes to estate planning, you’ve most likely heard people mention a couple of different types of wills. The most common is a “last will and testament,” or simply a “will.” But you may have also heard people talk about what’s called a “living will.”

What are some of the things that make small towns so charming? Included are fun little cafés often housed in buildings that used to be something else.

It is with great pleasure that I announce that the visitor center at the Cibolo Nature Center has officially reopened after a long hiatus. We have revamped and updated our beloved visitor center and gift shop for a busy season.

March is Irish-American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions those of Irish heritage have made to build our nation. Statistics show that nearly one in 10 Americans are of Irish heritage, with 1.9 million residing in Texas.

It’s a difficult time for the newspaper industry.

Americans are seeing the highest rate of inflation in 40 years, resulting in a reduction of both their purchasing power and standard of living. This disproportionately impacts low-and middle-income families as they are forced to pay more for basic staples and food.

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

When you hear “estate planning,” what do you think of? For many people, these words evoke images of immense wealth.

The Hill Country Council for the Arts is offering a series of six-hour mini workshops. The first of these classes will introduce participants to the fine art of drawing, watercolor and oil. Led by resident artists, and held at the newly renovated Wagen Haus classroom at The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road in Boerne, these workshops will advance your venture into the world of creating fine art.