Al Batt
Al Batt: Certain bird seeds are better fits for types of feeders
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting The world is becoming too crowded. That’s true. Yet, it could use ...
Columnists
Ask a Trooper: Tips to stay safe on roads this winter
Question: Can you talk about winter driving safety? Answer: This is a great time to talk about it and ...
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Full Circle: A holiday of family, friends and food
Turkey Day. Busily bustling about, we laid the table with Mom’s freshly polished sterling and her best bone ...
Editorials
Leave early, be safe over holiday
Take your time on Thanksgiving. If the weather predictions of The National Weather Service ring true, Austin and ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Don’t blame the cell phone for ringing
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting When my wife first began to snore, it was so cute I ...
Blogs
Caravan Du Nord puts energy in the air
The Historic Paramount Theatre had a certain energy in the air for last Saturday’s Caravan Du Nord show. ...
Business
A kickoff to the holiday season
Early November temperatures may have belied the fact, but we are on the verge of celebrating the holiday ...
Faith
Psalm 23 helps reflect, remember during National Hospice Month
In honor of courageous hospice patients, here is a paraphrasing of a beloved Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd, ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Be wary of aging wizards
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I don’t seem to be able to stay on my diet. Why ...
Columnists
Austin Area ArtWorks: A busy time on the horizon
Over the last 15 months or so, we’ve been lucky enough to do some nesting on behalf of ...
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Full Circle: Turkey tail tales
“Gobble gobble gobble!” Now there’s a familiar phrase. But, do any of you really know what it means? ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Strong winds push businesses overseas
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I almost bought some exercise equipment. Why didn’t you? The guy at ...
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Tim Walz: Nation needs to continue reforming the VA
Veterans Day is the time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. The single ...
Columnists
Mondays with the Mortician: Be mindful of family dynamics while coping with grief
Families vary in many ways, even when it comes to death and grieving. Family dynamics are heightened during ...
Blogs
Some strikes, some balls with predictions
With the MLB season ending with the Kansas City Royals winning the World Series, it’s a good time ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 10
The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the New York Knicks is one game in particular to watch on a…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 10
Just a single top-25 game is on Friday’s college basketball slate. That matchup is the UCLA Bruins squaring…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 10
The NBA slate today, which includes the Milwaukee Bucks squaring off against the Orlando Magic, is sure to…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 10
There is one game featuring a ranked team on Friday’s college basketball schedule. Watch men’s college basketball, other…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, January 10
The contests on the Friday college basketball slate for which we have recommended picks against the spread include…