by Melody Meadows | May 4, 2021 | Lifestyle
A new assessment of demographic trends in New Mexico says a population decline is imminent, with consequences for public spending and services SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Flanked by booming economies and community growth, New Mexico is likely to watch its population count...
by Henry Strother | Apr 30, 2021 | Lifestyle
On Thursday, the newly formed Texas Senate Committee on Constitutional Issues debated a bill that would allow individuals to carry a gun without a license or permit, a day after Gov. Greg Abbott came out in support of so-called “constitutional carry.”...
by Melody Meadows | Apr 28, 2021 | Lifestyle
WASHINGTON — The nation’s political center of gravity shifted further to the Republican-led South and West on Monday, with Texas, Florida and other Sun Belt states gaining congressional seats while chillier climes like New York and Ohio lost them....
by Melody Meadows | Apr 27, 2021 | Lifestyle
Crossroads residents have been kicking up their heels since 1890 at Schroeder Dance Hall in the Schroeder Community located about 15 miles outside Victoria. Schroeder Hall won best place to dance, best bars and clubs, and best dance and live music venue. Christine...
by Brant Foy | Apr 26, 2021 | Lifestyle
POTEET, Texas — “They’re almost as sweet as candy!” is a common thought when you first try a strawberry at Five Cousins’. KENS 5 was in Poteet, the self-proclaimed “Strawberry Capital of Texas.” Strawberries are Poteet’s claim to fame. They have a week long...
by Henry Strother | Apr 21, 2021 | Lifestyle
TEXAS — Country-western dancers Bill and Bonnie Erter never would have known each other, if it wasn’t for the Texas texas-step. “It was kind of love at first sight for me,” Bill Erter said. They met one night on the dance floor of their favorite night club and the...