By Bailey Buckingham S ummer comes with a lot of pressure to get in shape. But for those who aren’t fans of treadmills and packed weight rooms, alternative fitness options can help residents sweat it out.   Dani Hightower and her sister, Ashley Taylor, who both hail from Bastrop, own Maximum 3 Cross...

Staff report  Why would a psychiatrist who has been meditating for more than 30 years try to commit suicide?  That is the question that drives protagonist Robert Davis in this spiritual mystery set in Austin. The novel “The Meditating Psychiatrist Who Tried to Kill Himself,” written by Kyle author G...

A trip to the beach or other locale is a great time to catch up on reading. Having a good summer book list is a travel essential. During a long drive, flight or while on the sand or by the pool, books are a summer staple – and it doesn’t matter if they are in print or on an e-reader. While there are...