A Decade of Delay: Kerr County and Texas’ Flood-Warning Failures
Opinion: Marvin Willis examines the decisions that left Kerr County’s flood-warning upgrades unfinished before July 2025.
Category: From the Publisher
A Season for Gathering
Autumn color, local discoveries and room at the table.
Your Story Belongs in the Hill Country
The Hill Country is not just a place on a map.
Reach Your Audience
There is a certain rhythm to the Hill Country that you can feel if you pay attention.
A Simple Look at America’s Debt
From the publisher · Economic commentary America’s national debt is often discussed in numbers so large that they feel abstract.…
Open Letter: Shop Local First and Kerr County’s Economy
From the publisher · Community opinion Families across Texas, including Kerr County, feel the pressure of everyday costs. Supporting local…
Death of the Salesman
April–June 2026 · Somewhere along the way, business owners started treating salespeople like a threat — something to dodge, block,…
A Farewell with Gratitude
Marvin Willis reflects on the magazine’s community and passes its next chapter to his son, Matthew.
Looking Ahead: A Note from Matthew Lee Willis
Matthew Lee Willis shares his hopes for the magazine’s next chapter.
Spend Where Your Heart Lives — A Loyalty Card That Works for…
January 2026 · A Loyalty Card That Works for Everyone The Shop Local First Loyalty Card makes supporting local businesses…