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01/02/2025

While you're enjoying a beautiful weekend in , stop by Z&H Candy in Belton. The old-fashioned soda shop, located inside the Katy Building, is sure to make you feel like you've stepped back in time.

You can read about Z&H Candy in the new issue of .

It’s not often that you come across an old-timey candy and soda shop anymore. You know, the ones that have an extra “P” and “E” on the end of the word “shop,” which somehow makes them seem more vintage and fun. But in the newly renovated Katy Building in downtown Belton sits Z&H Old-Fa...

29/01/2025

It's a new year and it's not too late to start fresh and one thing we can all agree on is saving money. 's very own Savvy Saver starts off her money-saving column with ways to stretch your dollar and add money to your savings.

Read all her tips and tricks in the new issue of .

By JENNISE VENTURA It’s a new year, which means new beginnings and memories. It also means creating resolutions. While these

26/01/2025

is now on stands, featuring Moving with the Military on the cover!

Maria Reed understands the struggles military spouses undergo, becoming the home's "handyman" and much more, while the service member is deployed.

“The more I did it, I started sharing about it,” she said. “I started giving tips on how to use power tools. ‘If you’re afraid and have never done it before, here are some simple things to get started.’”

This, combined with Maria’s love for giving back to the community, is what inspired Moving With the Military.

Read Maria's inspiring story and how she's helping others in the new issue of .

Combining her ingenuity for film and home improvement with her passion for giving back to the community, a Fort Cavazos spouse is making a difference in the lives of military families, not just in Central Texas, but all over the country.

20/01/2025

It's week! After this winter freeze, I think we're all ready for Spring to begin. The upcoming issue of is our annual Home & Garden issue, featuring Moving with the Military, The Robinson Family Farm, Veranda Bloom & The Cottage of Veranda Bloom, , That Art Place, Z and H Candy and much more.

The issue includes a lot of helpful advice for organizing your home during . You can snag a copy of the new issue on Sunday.

19/01/2025

With an arctic blast about to hit, are you looking for a good book to read while you're curled up, staying warm?

Check out Clare's book column in the current issue of to find out about some new books by .

By M. CLARE HAEFNER | Covers courtesy of the book publishers Whether your loved ones like romance, suspense, humor, adventure

16/01/2025

What is your favorite article from the current December/January issue of ?

13/01/2025

If you find yourself with a lot of extra produce from your garden, (good for you!) then you should consider fermenting your veggies. Fermented foods are good for your gut health.

Inside this issue of , Amy shares a few fermented food recipes you can try. After that, you can look up more recipes to help preserve all your wonderful home-grown produce.

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos licensed from ADOBE STOCK | Yulia Furman and Atlas From the beginning of time, fermented

09/01/2025

Here's a sneak peek at the cover for our February/March Home & Gardens issue, featuring Patrick and Maria Reed from Moving with the Military!

This issue will also include The Robinson Family Farm, Veranda Bloom & The Cottage of Veranda Bloom, Central Texas Professional Organizers, That Art Place, and Z and H Candy, among others. The Home & Gardens issue will hit stands on January 26. Until then, check out the current issue of .

09/01/2025

After freezing these next few days, you can warm up with friends at Nolan Creek Brewery, featured in the current issue of .

Nolan Creek Brewery is about more than just enjoying craft beer — it’s the perfect place to build community and make new friends. Located on Penelope Street in the building previously occupied by Bold Republic Brewing in downtown Belton, the folks at Nolan Creek have created a cozy, welcoming pl...

09/01/2025

Stay warm these next few days!

06/01/2025

Stay warm out there, !

05/01/2025

“Our mission at OHH is to provide around-the-clock, family-like home care in a peaceful, compassionate environment where terminally ill residents can live and die with dignity, comfort and grace while being cared for with love — at no cost to those in need.”

Find out all about Our Hospice House, located in Belton, in the current issue of .

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos courtesy of OUR HOSPICE HOUSE “When my own father was able to die peacefully in

01/01/2025

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31/12/2024

If you're one of those who make a New Year's resolution that you don't keep, pick up the current issue of for an idea you CAN keep – complete a Central Texas bucket list in 2025.

We have compiled a list of must-see things to do, even if you've lived here your entire life. What do you think are some of the must-see things to do and see in ?

By BRANDY CRUZ | Photos by BRANDY CRUZ and courtesy photos Texas is larger than life and has so much

26/12/2024

Any New Year's plans? If not, you could ring in 2025 and benefit the Ralph Wilson Youth Club during the 10th annual Last Night Gala! Read all about the event in the current issue of .

By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR, JANE GIBSON and courtesy of the RALPH WILSON YOUTH CLUB The Ralph

24/12/2024

In this issue's editor's column, I mentioned my family's tradition of collecting ornaments from places we have visited. It truly makes our tree one-of-a-kind, and it's wonderful to take a trip down memory lane every single year as we decorate. Here's a picture of ours this year, along with some close-ups of my favorite ornaments we've picked up on our travels around . Now, let's see your tree!

23/12/2024

It's Christmas week y'all! As you prepare your house for guests, consider simplifying your décor with tips featured in the current issue of . Sharon shows us how to use trays as beautiful centerpieces and even gives tips on transforming your Christmas centerpiece into a New Year's centerpiece.

Story and photos by SHARON WHITE A simple way to elevate any space in your home is to use a