Essence Women’s Choir is inviting singers to join the choir this fall. The choir is comprised of women who have had previous choral and solo singing experience, said Laurie Jenschke, director. The choir will perform its holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 14. Rehearsal dates are Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. ...

Some recipes recall memories. This one was submitted by Cora Habenicht to the PTA’s 8th edition (1965). Cora was a dear friend to my mom. Cora’s mother was the youngest daughter of Peter Bonn. During the Civil War, Peter Bonn was drafted into the Confederacy. He deserted at Galveston and upon return...

Hank is a handsome adult male Siamese cat available for adoption at the Fredericksburg Animal Shelter, according to a shelter spokesperson. “Look into his mesmerizing crystal blue eyes and try not to fall in love,” said Kelly Mussleman. “Hank is a sociable cat who loves to be petted. Note: Flame Poi...

Outdoors On Edge My career as an outdoor writer — Ha, I called what I do a career — began with the Texas Public Hunt Drawing System. This system allow...

When I first became a director and was trying to navigate the power structure, a veteran pulled me aside and said, Phil, administrators are just like ...

The one-and-a-half-yearold Basset Hound mix was rescued from a hoarding case. “Remi was so excited to get to run outside and enjoy the simple things i...