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As you know, inflation heated up in 2021, following years of pretty stable – and low – numbers. And now, early in 2022, we’re still seeing elevated prices. As a consumer, you may need to adjust your activities somewhat, but as an investor, how should you respond to inflation?

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

Donna Campbell, a board-certified emergency room physician from New Braunfels, first was elected to the Texas Senate in District 25 in 2012. Ten years later, she is seeking another term, but is being challenged in the March 1 Republican primary by Channon Cain.

William E. Faery has filed as a candidate for the Tuesday, March 1, Republican primary election. He is seeking the seat of Precinct 2 justice of the peace.

Boerne High School sophomore violinist Sam Igbo has been invited to be a member of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America for the 2022 season. Igbo was named to the All-State Orchestra earlier in the school year.

Gallery 195 of Boerne is sponsoring a meet the artists reception from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, where guests can enjoy a glass of wine – and good conversation.

The Genealogical Society of Kendall County named the first winner of its Ed Mergele Award for History. Author Janice Hosking Brazil was honored for her book, “Voices Among the Leaves, An American History As Seen From Our Family Tree.” Brazil was presented with an engraved crystal trophy and cash award during the society’s January meeting.

Beginning Friday night, the Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to close both directions of Interstate 10 from Highway 46 to Highway 87 in Kendall County as crews demolish the existing Highway 46 bridge.