A change is gonna come

For folks who have followed this blog - and its predecessor 'Safe As Houses' - you've seen it go through various evolutions. Some of those have dealt with the content of the site, while others have focused on the areas of coverage.

This newest version, however, has proven to be something I rather enjoy ... a local/state blog that mixes some original reporting with a heavy emphasis on commentary and context on current issues of the day.

We've got some changes coming. They're big ones - and they've occupied a lot of my time the past two weeks - but they're gonna be good ones ...

A comprehensive site redesign that I'm very excited about. A designated domain for this blog rather than the Blogger one I've used for so many years (don't worry, we'll redirect you). Some planned programming including audio livestreams, regular podcasts, more liveblogs and, yes, the occasional online video. An area for guest commentaries from various folks in the community. A full integration with all sorts of social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook. More regular and original coverage of various local happenings.

To be sure, it's somewhat bold, but it's also exciting.

Come Monday, we'll be up and running. It'll be the same Beyond The Trestle you've grown to love ... only better.