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Guns and Glitz helps Central Texas women take control of their personal safety

By Elizabeth Finkenbinder | Photos courtesy of TammyJo McCleney Guns and Glitz seems like a contradiction in terms when you

Attraction on Sixth Street draws tourists & locals By Rachel Strickland | Photos courtesy of Steve Busti Austin is proud

Staying hydrated helps those undergoing treatment, but it can be tough to do in summer Editor’s Note: This column is

By Elizabeth Finkenbinder | Courtesy photos José María De León Hernández, better known as Little Joe, is a key player

By Janna Zepp | Photos contributed If you’ve visited downtown Killeen, chances are good you’ve seen a military-themed mural at

Adventures, recollections along iconic Texas rivers By M. Clare Haefner | Cover photos courtesy of book publishers From the Rio

Summer vacation time arrives in Central Texas on an unseasonably warm late spring breeze and our thoughts at Tex Appeal

By Rachel Strickland | Photos courtesy of Stephen Springer Wine tasting is an increasingly popular leisure activity, and for good

Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And marigolds all in a

By Tonya Warren As the temperature rises, caution is advised to avoid hot weather emergencies. The very young and elderly