Vivian Phillips

The Jewel Moore Nature Reserve may greet visitors with a renovated brick-and-wood entrance but, beyond the new sign, the preserve’s rich history and nature trail remain unchanged. As the last remaining remnant of the historic Conway Prairie, the reserve preserves 18 acres of woodland habitat.

The Trump Administration is starving the hand that feeds it. As of July 1, 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was significantly cut nationwide after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In July 2026, Gov.

With the feeling of fall just around the corner and live music drifting through the breeze, Demure Market welcomed students back to school with fashion, creativity and artists of all kinds. Hosted by Demure Coffee Aug. 29, the market continued a tradition that transforms the last Saturday of each month into a gathering place for local vendors, residents and art lovers alike.