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This is a spectacular offering from Austin-based winemaker Randy Hester. Barely the faintest hint of pink clings to the center of the glass in this wine. But don’t let that fool you; this vin gris style of rosé is brimming with aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, and juicy lemon. These flavors are rich and palate-filling, yet restrained and beautifully balanced. Piquette isn’t a style of wine you run into every day. It dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times, and has been produced in Fr...

Updated: 3:05 PM EDT May 17, 2021 WILKINSON COUNTY, Ga. — The assistant police chief of Gordon in Wilkinson County now faces charges after a traffic stop over the weekend. Georgia State Patrol says a trooper from Post 20 originally pulled over 44-year-old Andy Hester because of a trailer he was towing. Hester then allegedly admitted to drinking, but refused all sobriety tests and the state test. He was then taken to the Wilkinson County jail. Police Chief Mike Hall says Hester...

Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to Charlotte Rasche, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Please go ahead. Charlotte M. Rasche -- Executive Vice President/General Counsel Thank you. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Prosperity Bancshares First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. This call is being broadcast l...

Celebrate Mom with Austin Mother’s Day specials for dining in or to go Launderettes Mothers Day offerings include a brunch kit to go.  Courtesy of Launderette If ever there were a time to heap on the motherly praise, it’s this Mother’s Day, after a year in which moms stepped into new territory, cheerfully taking on the additional roles of teacher, caretaker, and all-around superwoman. May 9 is quickly approaching, so make plans now to celebrate Mom by scooping up a mother lode of meals...

Best Life: From the Battlefield to the playing field (Source: WSFA 12 News) By Andrew Douglas | April 9, 2021 at 9:32 PM CDT - Updated April 9 at 9:32 PM ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are more than 18 million military veterans in the United States. After retirement, many feel lost and alone no longer part of a team. The same goes for professional athletes. Without the rigorous schedule and mandatory workouts, both these professionals can struggle with depression, anxiety, PT...

Operator Good day, and welcome to the Prosperity Bancshares Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note that this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Charlotte Rasche. Please go ahead. Charlotte M. Rasche -- Executive Vice President, General Counsel Thank you. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Prosperity Bancshares fourth quarter 2020 earnings conference call. This call is being broadcast live over the ...

Fronks ‘Nog: The best local nut milk, just got a little better. For the vegans in your life, this vegan eggnog is the perfect gift. Just add bourbon or brandy, and you’ve got a delicious boozy vegan nog for the holidays. Kooper Family’s Sweetheart of the Rodeo Bourbon: This is my favorite whiskey to gift because it’s smooth, has the perfect balance of vanilla and oak, and the branding is eye-catching. It’s a small distillery (based in Ledbetter, Texas) run by husband-and-wife team Tro...

Listen to the content of this post: GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Gordon Police Department is investigating a shooting at an apartment complex that left one teen dead Sunday morning.  Officers identified the shooting victim as 19-year-old Devion Lanard Carswell. Assistant Chief Andy Hester says the incident happened early Sunday around 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Prairie Summit Apartments on Westbrook Road. Hester says the shooting is still under investigation. The police depar...

The shooting happened in the parking lot of Prairie Summit Apartments on Westbrook Road Author: 13WMAZ Staff Updated: 12:52 PM EST December 21, 2020 MACON, Ga. — A teen is dead after a shooting at a Wilkinson County apartment complex early Sunday morning.  Assistant Chief Andy Hester with the Gordon Police Department says the fatal shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Prairie Summit Apartments on Westbrook Road. 19-year-old Devion Lan...

Austin 360 Rae Wilson has been a notable name in Austin wine for more than a decade, but her reputation for finding creative ways to engage consumers about Texas-made wines expands beyond the state.  Fellow winemaker Randy Hester left Texas for Napa Valley in 2006, just as Wilson was starting her brand, Wine for the People, which now produces wines under the Dandy Rose and Grower Project labels. But even in California, Hester had heard about Wilsons effort to showcase the versatility of Texas...