From the Editor | December 2024 & January 2025
It’s hard to believe that it’s already Christmastime. This time of year is filled with beautiful festive decorations, freshly baked
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Author: Tex Appeal staff
Tuesday Solace provides support for families dealing with Alzheimer’s
By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos courtesy of TUESDAY SOLACE “About 16 years ago, our parishioners here at St. Francis Episcopal
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Grow your own plants to produce fermented foods at home
By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos licensed from ADOBE STOCK | Yulia Furman and Atlas From the beginning of time, fermented
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Readers share recipes for festive treats
Photos by BRANDY CRUZ We asked our readers … YOU … to submit a favorite holiday recipe for this issue
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Rustic Wonders: Find holiday gifts at Fredericksburg’s Trade Days
Story and photos by BLAIR DUPRE For those looking to support small businesses for the holidays, or for those who
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Ring in the New Year: Gala Benefits Ralph Wilson Youth Club
By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR, JANE GIBSON and courtesy of the RALPH WILSON YOUTH CLUB The Ralph
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Our Hospice House offers Central Texans compassionate care
By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos courtesy of OUR HOSPICE HOUSE “When my own father was able to die peacefully in
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Temple resident enjoys the annual gift of playing Santa
By TONYA WARREN | Photos courtesy of STEVE PETERS Ho-Ho-Ho! Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner,
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Gift good reads by Texans
By M. CLARE HAEFNER | Covers courtesy of the book publishers Whether your loved ones like romance, suspense, humor, adventure
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Nolan Creek Brewery thrives in Belton after taking over space
By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos courtesy of NOLAN CREEK BREWERY Nolan Creek Brewery is about more than just enjoying craft
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