The investment world recently observed a milestone: the longest bull market in history. But what does this mean to you, as an individual investor? For one thing, it suggests that patience and perseverance can pay off. From October 2007 to March 2009 – just 17 months – the S&P 500 stock market index ...

Two of the biggest health systems in Texas signed a letter of intent to merge Oct.1, a commitment the companies believe will strengthen healthcare in Central Texas. Baylor Scott and White Health and Memorial Hermann Health System are the two Texas nonprofits that will soon share the same brand. Both...

It’s no secret that coffee is a key component of the average American morning routine. So much so, Austin and San Antonio, both big coffee hubs, ranked in the top 100 cities in America for a good cup of coffee, according to a new 2018 study by Wallethub. Those results leave the Central Texas area, i...

Dust and noise troubles related to new home construction near the Amberwood subdivision is pushing a handful of Kyle residents to advocate for more regulation. Despite those concerns, Kyle’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend further construction of Phase 2 of the Sunset Hills sub...

A new federal law that went into effect Friday extends measures meant to protect U.S. citizens from fraud and personal data breaches.   In May, Congress passed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, calling for Equifax, Experian and TransUnion to add web pages where cons...

Downtown Buda’s first dedicated food truck park is now open for business.  For Greg Henry, owner of Cambria and Jordan’s Rail Switch as well as Willie’s Joint, the idea of adding a food truck park stemmed from wanting to provide a new way for people to dine in Buda. With the food truck industry expl...

A merican Business Women’s Day is celebrated on Sept. 22. And there is indeed cause for celebration, because, in recent decades, the number of women business owners has risen sharply, to the point where nearly 40 percent of all businesses are now women-owned, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If ...

Two new four-plus story hotels will soon dot the Kyle skyline. On Tuesday, the Kyle City Council unanimously approved two conditional use permits (CUP) for Marriott Hotels to build two new facilities over 50 and 60 feet tall in Kyle, an effort officials believe could spark economic development. Cont...

Seton Medical Center Hays Chief Operating Officer Neal Kelley cuts the ribbon celebrating the facility’s move to a Level II trauma center Dr. Oscar Rios, FACS, trauma medical director at Seton Medical Center Hays, stands inside of a new dedicated ICU in the emergency wing of the hospital. With the o...

Y ou may not be aware of it, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Of course, you probably recognize, at least in a general sense, the importance of life insurance, but do you know the various ways in which it can help you? Life insurance can play a sizable role in your ability to achieve...