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It’s time to get serious and end antisemitism
It’s time to get serious and end antisemitism
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick probably hoped that making a strong statement against antisemitism and calling on Republicans to roust hatemongers from their ranks would put an end to weeks of controversy that began with the revelation of a meeting between a hard-right GOP strategist and a notorious white supremacist. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Suzanne Somers will be missed
Suzanne Somers will be missed
Friday nights on CBS, Suzanne Somers always held my hand when we walked on stage. Sitting on stools before the cameras she made certain to cross her left leg in my direction, explaining that it would send a positive subliminal message to viewers about our friendship. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Abbott, House are deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay
Abbott, House are deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay
Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first–vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported. 10/31/2023 12:00 AM
Slamming brakes on recent trend?
Slamming brakes on recent trend?
Kicking and screaming were not involved, but it did take our 19-year-old son Gideon an interminably long time to show an interest in soloing with the drivers license he obtained at age 16. 10/29/2023 05:00 AM
Not all abuse leaves bruises, but survivors often still carry scars
Not all abuse leaves bruises, but survivors often still carry scars
The following article is the final installment of a four-week series focusing on raising awareness about domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and we hope to educate our community on this very important issue. In our communities, the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center has been serving victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and child abuse since 1978. 10/29/2023 05:00 AM
Time is now for fantasy football
Time is now for fantasy football
My nephews and I were holed up at the TWA Hotel in New York on a rainy Sunday a few weeks ago, waiting to attend an evening wedding. I fiddled with my phone and laptop and scanned the TV, while explaining that this was a big day for my fantasy football teams. [To be honest, every Sunday during the NFL season is big.] Though the three teens knew a lot about football, I was taken aback when they said that unlike some 45 million Americans they had never learned the fantasy version–which has become a billion-dollar enterprise. So I told them the backstory. 10/29/2023 05:00 AM
Critics say it is absurd to string razor wire on
Critics say it is absurd to string razor wire on
Texas-New Mexico border 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Dying art of Halloween humor affects range of costume choice
Dying art of Halloween humor affects range of costume choice
Halloween is upon us, which means you’d better be cautious about the costume you choose. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Early voting is now underway
Early voting is now underway
Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000. 10/24/2023 05:00 AM
Family can’t stomach Dad’s kitchen creations
Family can’t stomach Dad’s kitchen creations
DEAR ABBY: My husband loves cooking for the family. Unfortunately, he’s a horrible cook. My kids hate what he prepares, so most of the food goes in the trash. 10/24/2023 05:00 AM
Abbott voucher deal is not for this state
Abbott voucher deal is not for this state
Voucher proponents, after decades of trying, may finally have a path forward. With the start of the latest special session, House Speaker Dade Phelan suggested a compromise was in the works. 10/22/2023 04:00 AM
Proposition 5 will build better future
Proposition 5 will build better future
On Nov. 7, as citizens we will have the opportunity to vote on numerous propositions to build a better future for Texas. Some will help provide property tax relief for homeowners, others will fund water projects and broadband internet, but one is near and dear to our community here in San Marcos. 10/22/2023 04:00 AM
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