Doris S. Munselle, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in Kingsland, Texas after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born in Ben Wheeler, Texas to Ben and Bessie Shackleford on August 4, 1932. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Ormand and husban...

Robert W. Keeney, 82, of Kyle passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. He was born and raised in Appalachia, VA. After moving to Brownsville, TX in 1977 he was plant manager of several manufacturing companies in Brownsville and Matamoros. He was also an active member of Central Christian Church in Brownsv...

Employees of Xtreme Power walk to and from work during shift change at the company’s plant on Goforth Road in Kyle. Xtreme Power recently announced it has snagged $29.5 million in new investment from venture capital funds. (Photo by Sean Kimmons) by BRAD ROLLINS Kyle-based Xtreme Power, which engine...

Photos by Sean Kimmons by SEAN KIMMONS I have to admit, wine tasting was an unusual experience for me. First, I’m told to drink first-class wine, swish its enchanting flavors around my mouth and then when I’m ready to swallow the sweet nectar, I’m asked to spit it out. What’s the fun in that? Why wa...

by RAY HERNANDEZ Kyle Chamber of Commerce Kyle, Texas continues to see huge increases in sales tax revenue. The media in Central Texas has recently updated their coverage but we want to shine a little light on a few more items. Some of the things you might have missed are the bright AT&T signs that ...

Buda Bits by SANDRA GRIZZLE A memorial marker honoring Austin policeman Clinton Warren Hunter, was placed near Onion Creek Parkway last week. Hunter was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29, 2001 along the frontage road of IH-35 and Onion Creek Parkway. Hunter’s 11-year-old daughter, Mikayla, shove...

Odds & Ends by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN So you missed me – oh, I mean you missed the column. Thank you, but no one had any news worthy to report, or so they thought, so nothing to write. Well, we did have a few exciting incidents. While cleaning their yard, some tenants discovered a hive of bees in an old un...

On Center by BRENDA STEWART God, this is definitely my least favorite time of year in Texas. The frolicking days of the new summer have gotten flame-torched into these breezeless scorching marathons that run deep into the night. Seems like everyone I run into is either cranky or bored. It’s too hot ...

This Week in Texas History by BARTEE HAILE Doak Walker ended the speculation about his future in football by announcing on July 29, 1955 that he had agreed to play one more season with the Detroit Lions. Grantland Rice, dean of American sportswriters, called him “the most authentic all-around player...

Contracted work is part of the preparation at different campuses around the district. Kala Heldoorn (left) and Justin Haskins of Austin’s K. L. Specialties, assemble a mountain of tables in the Pfluger Elementary cafeteria. (Photos by Jim Cullen) New portable classrooms are being made ready at Negle...