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Michael Wilson / Big Hassle Media Robert Earl Keen, left, and Lyle Lovett will play Tuesday at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.

He was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Channing, Texas, to Clyde Emery and Helen Grace Danner Messenger.

The 41st annual Kerrville Folk Festival began Thursday, May 23 and continues with Hill Country programming through June 9. The longest running music festival of its kind, this mecca for singer-songwriters can be enjoyed by the casual music lover, too.

Contributed photo by Darren Carroll RIGHT: Robert Earl Keen, seen here live in concert at John T. Floore's Country Store in Helotes, Texas, is touring in support of his latest CD, "Ready for Confetti," though he is doing a few dates with Lyle Lovett, including a stop Saturday night at Memorial Auditorium.

Mrs. Ruth Dean and Mrs. Sophia Heasley entertained at baccarat last evening, complimenting Mrs.

The Texas Legislature is a step away from reauthorizing Chapter 313 of the state's tax code, which allows school districts to offer businesses temporary limits on the taxable value of new projects.

Pictured: The digital artwork of Medina's Carole Boyd will be on exhibition now through July 6 at the Grape Juice restaurant in Kerrville.

If you notice folk/songwriter fans disappearing, don't panic. Between Thursday and June 9, you'll find many of them at Quiet Valley Ranch for the 42nd annual folk fest.

The long-awaited veterans center at the former National Guard armory in Kerrville, Texas, opened its doors for veterans and their families Monday.

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's... "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records ... (more)

Procedural deadlines for legislation began to hit last week, ending the forward progress and the hopes of more than half of the 6,000-or-so House bills and Senate bills filed by Texas lawmakers since November 2012.

Folk singer and songwriter John Gorka turned to music because he didn t like how he expressed himself through speaking.

Mustering four votes Thursday evening, the seven-member Hunt Independent School District board of trustees approved a policy to allow faculty and staff members to carry firearms on campus.

One of this session's major franchise tax-related bills, authored by a lawmaker who said it will help Texas' mom-and-pop businesses, passed off the House floor on Wednesday.

Construction will begin this summer on the first phase of a senior-living community at Hillwood's Alliance Town Center in far north Fort Worth.

The Texas House will take up what is likely to be its most sweeping attempt at tax reform this year on Tuesday, though for some critics, it doesn't go far enough.

G.R. Williamson lives in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville with his wife, Jean, and his ever faithful Chihuahua, "Shooter". He is a historical researcher, a historian and a born storyteller.

Despite opposition by high-profile conservative and liberal groups, the Texas House was nearly unanimous Friday in its support for continuing a program that allows school districts to use tax incentives to lure businesses.

All pilots must eat. Learjet pilots on an overnight have to eat. Due to unusual circumstances, I've participated in a variety of eating experiences while flying trips as a backup first officer in a Lear 31A for Elite Air of St.

The Texas House on Friday tentatively approved a bill that would extend for another decade a program that lets school districts help their communities lure factories and high-paying jobs by granting property tax breaks.