Located just eight miles to the west of the growing town of Hondo, D’Hanis, Texas is a small town rich with history, and the epitome of what small towns are supposed to be. Arriving on a cool, overcast morning in November, I was scheduled to meet with several people from D’Hanis at one of the oldest establishments, The Country Mart.

While many healthcare companies provide mostly “sick care” – performing surgeries, treating illnesses, and healing wounds – a new health brand in New Braunfels is focusing just as much on wellness as it does on illness. It’s all part of the company’s goal to improve the health and wellbeing of Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays Counties by empowering residents to prevent health problems before they begin. “Resolute Health is taking a completely unique approach to healthcare,” said CEO ...

When Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels came upon the beautiful Comal River in March 1845, he purchased land at the site and named the settlement New Braunfels in honor of his German estate back home. “It is a cheerful sight to see this beauty spot of nature developing,” he later reported to his superiors, “and the land becoming occupied.” Then and now, the crystal-clear waters of both the Comal and nearby Guadalupe rivers continue to draw people to this charming Hill Country city that br ...