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NIGHTMARE ANNIVERSARY 50 YEARS & COUNTING
NIGHTMARE ANNIVERSARY 50 YEARS & COUNTING
I was introduced to the carceral system on March 5th, 2018 when my good friend Devonte Amerson and I were wrongfully accused and placed in Hays County Jail, where we faced seemingly insurmountable circumstances fighting for our justice and freedom. Unfortunately, this is the case for millions of Americans each day that have been subjected to the cruel criminal legal system that exists in this country and in our “Great State of Texas” for the past 50 years. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Senate passes tax cut bills with goal of lowering taxes, benefiting schools
Senate passes tax cut bills with goal of lowering taxes, benefiting schools
The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools. 03/28/2023 12:00 AM
Let's get our kids behind the wheel
Let's get our kids behind the wheel
The sun is shining today and Spring is upon us. 03/26/2023 05:00 AM
Pay attention to police, city negotiations
Pay attention to police, city negotiations
The 'meet and confer” negotiations between the police union and the city of San Marcos about the terms and conditions of police work were begun last Thursday morning (3-23-23) at 11 a.m. at City Hall. The meeting was open to the public, but was not available on the city’s cable television channel or on the internet. 03/26/2023 05:00 AM
If Texas leaves national voter fraud prevention group, what next?
If Texas leaves national voter fraud prevention group, what next?
Secretary of state’s office is still rebuilding trust after 2019 voter roll cleanup debacle. 03/26/2023 05:00 AM
Spring broke: Surving seasonal break
Spring broke: Surving seasonal break
When my three semi-grown daughters were young (and since I work in the lucrative world of public education), we’d spend our spring break holidays riding bikes to the park, making dadsized pillow forts in the living room and raiding the gift shop at the zoo. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Seeking transparency on SMART projects
Seeking transparency on SMART projects
Dear San Marcos Neighbors, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council, We, the undersigned, have concerns about the proposed changes to the SMART terminal and hope that you consider the following when making your final vote: The potential for environmental harm on a large scale without meaningful accountability measures to protect or reimburse nearby neighbors and the river. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Let’s get our kids behind the wheel
Let’s get our kids behind the wheel
The sun is shining today and Spring is upon us. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Area student death prompts bill for fentanyl eductation
Area student death prompts bill for fentanyl eductation
The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 03/21/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Editorial Roundup
Texas Editorial Roundup
Editorial: PUC wants a risky overhaul of Texas electric grid. We’re not yet convinced. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Wishing you St. Patrick’s Day laughter
Wishing you St. Patrick’s Day laughter
The St. Patrick’s Day spirit has arrived, and we sure are in need of Irish levity. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
House pushes armed officer at all Texas school campuses
House pushes armed officer at all Texas school campuses
House pushes armed officer at all schools Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support. 03/14/2023 12:00 AM
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