When my kids, Jason and Zach, were young, Spring Ho started out fun. I used to look forward to taking them to the carnival, the fishing derby and Kids' Day activities. Though they liked fishing the best, it was one of the events I enjoyed the least. I spent lots of time wishing their daddy wasn't working, so he could be there instead of me. More...

Ann Faubion Jones, 66, of Spicewood died July 6, 2009, in Burnet. Funeral services are July 10 at 10 a.m. at Edgar Funeral Home in Marble Falls with burial to follow at Fowler Cemetery near Spicewood. Mrs. Jones was born Oct. 4, 1942, in Austin, to Forrest (Jack) and Evelyn (Midge) Faubion. Her early childhood years were spent in Evant, Lampasas and the Spicewood area. More...

Every five-and-a-half minutes, a car is stolen in Texas, and every two-and-a-half minutes, a vehicle is burglarized for contents or parts. Historically, July and August are the two months when the most vehicle thefts and burglaries occur in Texas. More...

Secody Howard did it all in the final seconds against Lanier. In the back end of a doubleheader last week, the sophomore forced a turnover that led to his game-clinching basket with one second left on the clock, giving the Badgers a 42-41 victory. More...

Applications for emergency farm loans for damages and losses caused by hail, high winds and lightning that occurred April 24 or Feb. 10-11 are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office in Hamilton County. More...

The Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 A.F. & A.M. will host installation of officers for the 70th Masonic District today. A meal of fried fish, fries, hush puppies, beans and tea will be served at 6:30 p.m. Masons, their wives and members of the Order of the Eastern Star are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, salad, bread or dessert. More...