In today's Daily Briefing we report on the current housing market conditions, why the author of "Ramona" is getting a star, and what's next in the hunt for a new schools superintendent.

If you confine your Central Texas day trips to the main highways, you might find Smithville easy to skip. This half-hidden, quasi-quirky railroad town maintains its singular character in part because ...

Mostly sunny. High temperature around 77F. Dew point will be around 46F with an average humidity of 41%. Winds will be 3 mph from the W. Clear. Low temperature around 51F. Dew point will be around 48F ...