I get asked quite often what type hooks are best to use for fishing with live bait. There is not just one good answer. Each guide and fisherperson has his or her own favorite. The size and type of …

In the banking industry within a small town, we are blessed to be able to serve customers with a personal touch. Small towns have an advantage over our larger counterparts in that we really have the …

Fall finally arrived with rain, a drop in temperature, changing leaves and autumn flowers. So, after a season of brutal heat and drought, what was blooming? Texas aster, a hardy native perennial, …

WOW! It’s hard to believe it is already November and the holiday season is just around the corner. I hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend and got to visit Granbury Square for the Harvest …

Ocean cruises have been marketed as all-inclusive by many travel suppliers, but are they really? The answer depends on what you think is required to be included to qualify as all-inclusive. Let’s start by looking at what is included with your cruise fare when you book a cruise vacation.

Another game from my favorite indie game company, Creaks is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, entirely hand drawn in ink and watercolor, including our humble protagonist character. "The ground …

Pinky swear. Spit on your palms or prick your fingers, and shake hands. As a child, you had many ways to show you intended to keep a promise when you made it and your word was your bond, but you've …

When you step into Brew Drinkery in downtown Granbury, the first thing that hits you isn't just the enticing aroma of hops and malts but also the warm and inviting atmosphere. It's a place where bar …

As November nears, the calendar finds us amid the heart of political season with Election Day just a few short days away. Going to the polls should be a day to celebrate. An opportunity for the members of our community to come forward and vote.

Even when life’s storms rage, we Americans are privileged to seek “ports of peace” that are welcoming, even if only for a few hours. There, we re-charge to face another day, with …

As we ease through life there are a vast number of “firsts” which we look forward to with keen anticipation. Right off the bat there is the first time Junior rolls over, crawls and then …

Pastor Barry Robinson didn’t grow up in church. “About the only time I heard God’s name growing up, it was followed by a four-letter word.” Robinson is the new pastor of …

HACKERS UPDATE SEVERAL GAMES WITH MALWARE ON STEAM PLATFORM Valve has had to add extra security for developers on Steam after hackers updated several games with malware that allowed them to take …

Step into the Heart of Forward Training Center as a Volunteer for a transformational experience! Exciting News! Meet our Volunteer Team Captain, Donna Thompson, a passionate advocate for …

Living in Texas is a privilege. It is exactly where I want to spend the rest of my life. I would not consider moving to another location, and in fact, if someone suggested moving somewhere else, I am …

At last week’s Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department/Emergency Medical Service Auxiliary sponsored Fall Bazaar, members of Pecan’s Safety and Security Committee fingerprinted children and distributed identification kits to their parents and grandparents.

You heard there's a special creme inside them, so you'll be sure to have one or five. The pies smell delicious; sweetness and a nip of sour, your favorite. Cake, cookies, pile that plate and forget …

It is that time of the year. Some folks put their boats up for the season and many of us keep right on using our boats throughout the year. Either way, it is a good idea to get that maintenance done …

Mention the name Walter R. Chambers to families with long connections to the tiny Coleman County community of Burkett, TX, and a hush of unreal proportions is immediately evident. Mr. …

Arriving at the airport to board your flight with an expired or damaged passport will do more than ruin your vacation. An invalid passport is not a covered reason for cancellation under your travel insurance policy.