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Fanaticism is a child of dogma and creed.
Fanaticism has written more than half of world history. Dogma sits at the top of killing and distortions. Have a belief, a strong belief but let me run. It flips to the good and the bad. And I am not sure where it is going. Belief is in charge of many a good, just as it is in charge of historical ills.
Taxes are no exception. They were born for the good of the society. Now they are a burden on the freedom and sanity of unsuspecting citizens.

Prior to last Saturday’s final day of the Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Arlington, Texas State only had one team title in its new league. Back in February, the women’s track and field team took first place at the Indoor Track and Field Championships held in Albuquerque, N.M.

Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson placed a prominent poem by an unknown author in every player’s locker before Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday that had a simple title:

Don’t Quit.

Jackson’s gritty Golden State team never has this season. Neither have the four-time champion Spurs, led by a group of veterans who have stood the test of time.

Young or old, it might not matter at this point.

The San Marcos summer air will vibrate with the sound of ancient drums and rattles as students line up for Native American camp activities that include traditional Native traditions and culture, flute playing, regalia painting, danza and theatre. The Native American Summer Camp, sponsored by local nonprofit Indigenous Cultures Institute, is scheduled for July 8 through the 12 at the Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos at 211 Lee Street.

Vikcy Boone Casting is conducting a search for boys in Austin and the surrounding areas with great imaginations and natural wit for lead roles in “Sweet Cheeks,” an upcoming film shooting in the Austin area in August. The film is directed by Todd Rohal (“Nature Calls”) and produced by Lacey Leavitt.