On Saturday, November 12, 2011, the long-awaited Veterans Memorial in Cedar Park finally made its grand debut. On that brisk, sunny day, approximately 600 people joined together at Veterans Memorial Park to honor and show gratitude to our Veteran heroes. Seated at the bottom of the gentle hill, onlookers faced the highest elevation in Cedar Park, where the Veterans Monument was concealed from view by a large parachute, waiting to be revealed.

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Anyone who has lived in New Braunfels for any significant period of time has heard of Wilbur Amacher. He moved to what was then a relatively small town in 1958 and later served on the city council and as mayor in 1979. Wilbur was married to his wife Doris, whom he met in school, for nearly 70 years when she passed in early 2012.

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Where a cozy cedar cabin on a ridge once stood, only blackened earth and a few scorched pine trees remain. “Three stories were reduced to 18 inches of ash,” says Amy Sanders of what was once her family’s home just southeast of Bastrop. “It’s astonishing how destructive and powerful the fire was."

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Nestled over 65 acres in the heart of New Braunfels stands what many believe is the world’s greatest water park, the third ever built. Situated along the tree-lined Comal River, the park offers family fun to over one million guests a year, who enjoy the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, along with countless rides and attractions.

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Did you ever dream of someday being an astronaut? Thousands, and probably millions, of young men and women dream that dream. That’s why it’s a little surprising to learn that Retired United States Air Force Colonel/former NASA astronaut Tom Henricks says he didn’t think that big at first.

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Do all people enjoy a glass a wine based on the aroma, taste and finish alone?  I think not, in fact there are some that would raise their noses up at any bottle of wine that has a price tag of less than $20.00.  What a shame!  I see these wine connoisseurs as missing out on a collection of flavors, aromas and of course price.

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At Noelke English Maples St. Leger Blair law firm, we counsel clients on how best to end their marriages.  In the process, we’ve learned a thing or two about why marriages fail.  So, from the front lines of marital failure, here is our best advice for staying married.

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In a time when people have numerous options for every product and service available, ClearChoice EyeCare makes it easy to choose! The conveniently located eye care center provides a wide selection of frames, lenses, and quality optometry services.

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The holidays bring out the generous side of human nature; in addition to spending time with our loved ones and treating them to gifts, many of us volunteer our efforts to help those who are less fortunate than we are.  But when the holidays end and we return to our day-to-day routines, those who are struggling to make ends meet are still in need of our help and support.

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Civic pride and community involvement are important at every age.  Venerated organizations like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts provide children with the opportunity to learn life skills and to gain valuable leadership experience; likewise, countless volunteer groups exist for adults looking to dedicate their time and efforts to important causes.

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