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Opinion

Andrew Schroer: Peace, Like a River

Where I live in Texas, a summer ritual is repeated every year. People flock by the thousands to ... Read more

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How to find lasting joy

I’ll never forget asking Tamara to marry me—the nerves before I popped the question, and how my heart ... Read more

Opinion

Red, Red, Wine… the Cup of Communion

One year ago, with the world rapidly changing around me, I stepped away from active ministry with a ... Read more

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Tragedy of almost biblical proportions won’t soon be forgotten

In the heat of summer’s first week, the heart of the Texas Hill Country was redefined—not by the ... Read more

News

Edna man barricades mother in home with machete

At approximately 8:52 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, the Edna Police Department (EPD) was dispatched to the 500 ... Read more

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8th annual event at C3 Victory Church set

For eight years, Victoria’s youth have found a vibrant beacon of support and excitement in the Teens Grounded ... Read more

Local News

DeTar doctor: How to manage pain without opioids

As the nation continues to face an opioid epidemic, DeTar Medical Group’s Brian Parks, D.O., is championing safer, ... Read more