Lifestyle 121
Puppies, dogs wrapped in boxes, discarded
Images by Kelley Kimble By Juyle Keeble at the Uvalde Leader-News, Dec. 20, 2020 The Humane Society of Uvalde’s Flights to Furever program is in dire need of pet foster parents and requesting donations to assist with a surge of injured dogs and rescued puppies, some of which were found in taped-up boxes after being
Soaring Number of Texas Foster Children Sleeping in State Offices. Again.
Five years after a federal judge declared the state’s foster care system unconstitutional, and in the midst of a pandemic, many care providers have left the system.
Stocking Stuffers For All Your Texas Friends
This year has been a whirlwind of emotions and stress, here are some fun ideas for some Texas themed gifts to bring a smile to your family this holiday season.
FTC presents ‘Nuncrackers’ musical
The final three performances of the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s (FTC) holiday musical, “Nuncrackers — The Nunsense Christmas Musical,” will be offered this weekend.
Charley Pride, Country’s First Black Superstar, Dies In Dallas At 86
Until the early 1990s, Pride was the only Black country singer signed to a major label.
Fourth-grader Astling wins regional holiday card contest
Robb Elementary fourth-grader Maura Astling’s artwork was chosen as the winner of the elementary category for Education Service Center Region 20’s holiday card competition.
Texas food banks may be less equipped to help hungry households in the new year
More than 2.5 million households in Texas didn't always have enough food to eat in November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. About two-thirds of those households were either Hispanic or Black.
With Selling Handmade Goods In-Person Difficult, Some Artists And Business People Turn To Etsy
The online marketplace has sold $350 million in face masks during the pandemic. Merchants who love it say Etsy is great for marketing all kinds of products.
Pearsall upgrades equipment vital to sewer line maintenance
After learning a heavy piece of equipment used at the sewer plant had been inoperable for three months, Pearsall city councilors approved the purchase of a $290,000 impact combination machine.
New Non-profit Fund Offers Alternatives To ‘Predatory Loan’ Industry In Texas
The Capital Good Fund offers an alternative to payday and auto title loans, and other credit services that come with high costs and a lot of risks for borrowers.
Fredericksburg High School Student, Taylor Grona, Holding Fast
After placing fourth in the two-mile run at the UIL 4A State Cross Country Championship Meet last Tuesday, Taylor Grona relaxed by playing
Parade Cancelled on 12/5, Shopper’s Jubilee definite
The Bandera Business Association is once again hosting the Cowboy Capital Christmas in Bandera this Friday, Dec. 4 but not on Dec. 5.
