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Leave No Trace: outdoor ethics
Leave No Trace: outdoor ethics
Think about the last time you walked around outside even if it was just to or from your vehicle. You probably saw trash on the ground or blowing around. Did you stop and pick it up? 12/04/2022 12:00 AM
December ramblings in the night sky
December ramblings in the night sky
I have a lot of things to discuss this month, so let’s dive right into it. Since Christmas is right around the corner, I get inquiries about this time for the best telescope for the budding Astrophysicist in your family. 12/04/2022 12:00 AM
Adopting a shelter/rescue cat Part
Adopting a shelter/rescue cat Part
After finding the perfect feline friend at a rescue or shelter to add to the family, many people cannot wait to bring their new addition home. 11/30/2022 12:00 AM
People with synesthesia experience world with multiple senses
People with synesthesia experience world with multiple senses
Dear Doctors: When our grandson first learned his colors, he sang them along with music. We thought he was copying that song for learning the ABCs. But when he got older, he started saying that he 'hears' the colors. We have been told this is called synesthesia. How and why does it happen? 11/30/2022 12:00 AM
Beer road trip: New Braunfels – Part
Beer road trip: New Braunfels – Part
Guadalupe Brewing Co. got its start as many small breweries do, making beer in a pieced together system in a leased warehouse space. Bordered by farmland and a massive limestone quarry and cement plant on the southwestern edge of New Braunfels, Keith and Anna Kilker have spent years moving away from the warehouse and tasting-room vibe to create a destination. 11/27/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne Chamber tells of Christmas cheer
Boerne Chamber tells of Christmas cheer
‘Tis the season to shop local in Boerne! I’d like to invite our community to support our Boerne Restaurant and Retailer Owner’s Association this December for A Toast to Old Town and Kinder Fest weekends. 11/27/2022 12:00 AM
The gift of reading
The gift of reading
I’ve been reading books with a theme, once again. For the last several months I devoured any books I could get my hands on about libraries or bookshops. Then I discovered a sub-genre, if you will, among these. I was drawn to books that explored the idea of “the gift of reading.” I found this in both fiction and non-fiction titles. 11/27/2022 12:00 AM
Is a donor-advised fund right for you?
Is a donor-advised fund right for you?
You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it? 11/27/2022 12:00 AM
Early voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8
Early voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8
Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller. 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
Ruminating on grain overload: Avoiding rumen Acidosis
Ruminating on grain overload: Avoiding rumen Acidosis
Ruminants like cattle, sheep, and goats have a unique digestive system that allows them to gain energy from forage such as mature pasture grass and hay. The carbohydrates found in these feeds help to provide ruminants with healthy energy, but did you know that consuming high amounts of certain other types of carbohydrates can be dangerous— and even deadly? 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
Bypass surgery requires recuperation, lifestyle changes
Bypass surgery requires recuperation, lifestyle changes
Dear Doctors: My brother- in-law is 57 years old, and he is getting coronary bypass surgery. I don’t want to bother him or my sister with a lot of questions right now, but I do want to understand what is happening. Why is this surgery needed, and how is it done? Will it fix whatever is wrong? 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
Signs of the Season: A Two-Part Series on Land Management
Signs of the Season: A Two-Part Series on Land Management
It is that time of year when we welcome the first cool breaths of the north wind, the shortening of the photoperiod, warm cast iron vats of venison chili, and the addition of pumpkin spice to everything that we eat, smell or wear. The squirrels are secretly storing away their winter food cache, winter migrants are making their way through, and the leaves are slowly changing. Fall is here, so we are here to help you prepare your lawns and lands for the cooler months ahead in this two-part series. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
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