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Hamilton-Ryker's TalentGro has partnered with Tooling U-SME, the leading provider of manufacturing training solutions, to utilize a Department of Defense grant to develop manufacturing-focused training for the current and future manufacturing workforce. Through the grant, employers provide on-the-job training and technical training for apprenticeships. Photo courtesy of Hamilton-Ryker

DoD grant expands workforce training

Thu, 02/20/2020 - 12:00am

TalentGro, a division of Hamilton-Ryker, has partnered with Tooling U-SME on a new Department of Defense workforce and education grant to support the Manufacturing Engineering Education Program.

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Consumer Tips for Fiscal Fitness

Thu, 02/20/2020 - 12:00am

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting, and often overwhelming, experiences of your life.

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Celebrate National Margarita Day with Chuy's all-day drink specials. Photos courtesy of Chuy's

National Margarita Day

Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:00am

Chuy’s invites all margarita fans to Live Grande on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. for National Margarita Day.

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Past and present Mardi Gras royals from left to right are Ellie Stewart, Cathy Dillon, Shirley Rogers, Nelwyn Moore,Kathy Morris, 2020 Queen Linda Pennington, Randall Morris, 2020 King Robert Cotner, Bill Pennington, Harry Stewart, Thea Dake and Ted Dake.
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Past & present Mardi Gras royalty serve Cottage Kitchen Luncheon

Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:00am

Past and present royalty of the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos, assisted by the Crystal River Inn, will host lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, located at 400 E. Hopkins Street, from 11 a.m.

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Roughhouse Brewing and Three Six General are joinging forces. Left to right are Roughhouse Kitchen Manager Lynn Krebbs, Three Six General Founder Mattison Bills and Three Six General Partner Denny Dinsmore. Photo courtesy of Roughhouse Brewing

New menu at Roughhouse Brewing

Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:00am

Roughhouse Brewing, a family-run farmhouse brewery located in the Hill Country just south of Wimberley, is partnering with Three Six General (TSG) to debut a new food menu focused on local farms an

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More active older adults are likely to have healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association

Sitting too much may raise heart disease risk

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:00am

Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in light to vigorous physical activity, benefit with healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to

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Screen time: What research says & what parents can do

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:00am

Screen time is a hot topic for parents and researchers alike.

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The Journey Continues: Wilbert Kirk Jr.

Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am

Recently, while researching the life of Ms. Rose Brooks, local icon and spirited community leader.

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am

Q. Where is the Antioch Colony?

A. The Antioch Colony is a Hays County community established in the 1870s by freed slaves. It is located off farm roads 967 and 1626 northwest of Buda.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am

A while back I mentioned how some electronic repair stakeholders are trying to get right-to-repair legislation passed so items are made to be repairable rather than recycled or thrown in the trash. Today I will have a little update on it.