A spate of 80 degree weather leading up to Christmas came to a sudden end Dec. 28–29, when a strong cold front pushed through the region, bringing north winds gusting above 30 mph and dropping temperatures into the mid-40s. Forecasters with the National Weather Service predicted the chill would be short-lived. Once the front moved out, temperatures were expected to […]

Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area will host First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, offering guided treks to some of the Hill Country’s most popular overlooks. Garner State Park will lead a guided hike at 10 a.m. to the top of Old Baldy, where hikers can take in views of the Frio River and surrounding Hill Country. […]