Jason Mock
Business Expo is more critical after the COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 6:05pm
The 2021 Business Expo is more critical today than ever before.
Jason Mock
The 2021 Business Expo is more critical today than ever before.
M. Ray Perryman
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released results of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for spring 2021.
Copies of Stone’s book are available at Solid Gold Vintage Shop. Submitted photo
Comedian and author Kelly Stone is no stranger to living a public life. For over a decade, she has been posting humorous quotes from her two sons, who are now 12 and 13. The result is her debut book, “Mom, What’s the Opposite of Guacamole?” which contains the humorous and often-oddly insightful observations of her boys.
When you look at this old window fitted with mirrors instead of glass, you think you are looking through a window rather than looking at the garden behind you.
These columns came from an old home being torn down and give a ghostly Southern archaeological feel to the garden. Photos by Norman Winter
Recycling is popular in today’s society, but the idea rarely conjures up visions of beauty. Mention the word and your first thought may be the aluminum can depository or even the blue tubs you place at the curbside for pick up. It seems wherever I go, savvy gardeners are making treasures out of items that most of us would never think of including in a garden.
Local author Emmy Faith writes about family and food in her short story, Hum. Submitted photo
San Marcos author Emmy Faith recently placed her short story, Hum, in the new book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: I’m Speaking Now,” a collection of short stories and poems written by over 100 Black women writers who share their truth about the experiences of their daily lives.
Tempt your sweet tooth with this heart-friendly dessert. Photo from Metro Creative
Quite often people hear the word “dessert” and immediately think of a calorie- and fat-laden decadence that may set them back several hours on the treadmill. While it is true that some desserts can pack a heavy punch, others need not make people fear for their waistlines.
An American bison. Photo from Metro Creative
In 1886, there were fewer than 300 free-roaming plains bison left in the entire United States. In Canada, there were none at all.
My journey this week took me to the waiting room of a local veterinarian clinic along with my wife, Judy, who was ministering to a friend and her dog. Proverbs 12:10a (NIV), “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animals…” I have written columns about two friends, Dr. Fred Simmons, and his Kingdom Dogs, and Major(ret) Clyde Schneider’s story about Tic Toc, the squadron mascot when he was in the Air Force.
Ballet Hispánico in Tiburones by choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Photo by Paula Lobo
After spearheading a $3 million renovation of Austin’s largest theater, Executive and Artistic Director Bob Bursey announces his first curated season of music, dance, theater, and performance for Texas Performing Arts. A dozen live productions will mark its 40th Anniversary season in 2021-2022. The performance lineup includes established and emerging artists, revivals and new works, long-time favorites and first-time visits.
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