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City still needs police reforms
City still needs police reforms
On 6/10/20, off-duty SMPD Sgt. Ryan Hartman sped down a one-lane gravel road, 50% over the speed limit, past two stop signs, and slammed his truck into my vehicle, killing my life partner, Jennifer Miller. 05/14/2023 05:00 AM
Legislation to end countywide centers?
Legislation to end countywide centers?
Since 2019, Hays County voters have enjoyed the benefit of countywide vote centers, making it possible for them to vote on Election Day at locations convenient for them, the same way they do during early voting periods. This means they can vote closer to where they work or where they drop their kids off for school. This has served Hays County well, as we experience explosive growth in both voter registration and voter turnout in high-profile elections. 05/14/2023 05:00 AM
A mother's laughter
A mother's laughter
She was only 18 when rheumatic fever damaged her heart. The doctors said she’d be lucky to live into her 40s — that she was no longer strong enough to bear children. 05/14/2023 05:00 AM
Texas must act on drug issue now
Texas must act on drug issue now
When drugs are like candy, it’s a problem. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Foster care system needs money today
Foster care system needs money today
Texas foster care needs money to keep kids safe. Lawmakers have billions. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Vastness Newton Minow leaves behind
Vastness Newton Minow leaves behind
Newton Minow will always be remembered for a 1961 speech in which he described television as a “vast wasteland.” 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
What did you get from mother?
What did you get from mother?
As Mother’s Day approaches, it is appropriate that we discuss the physical characteristics, personality traits, coping mechanisms, etiquette rules, life ambitions, etcetera that we inherited from our mothers. 05/07/2023 05:00 AM
Age discrimination faces some runners
Age discrimination faces some runners
This letter is specifically directed to road race directors in reference to award distribution to runners. 05/07/2023 05:00 AM
Does IRS want you?
Does IRS want you?
In its infinite wisdom – or lack thereof – Congress recently gave the U.S. Internal Revenue Service $80 billion in new funding as part of the Inflation Reduction Act before the agency had a plan for spending it. 05/07/2023 05:00 AM
Protecting Texas’ electric grid shouldn’t jack up energy bills
Protecting Texas’ electric grid shouldn’t jack up energy bills
Imagine you’re a kid starting a lemonade stand. You take on all the risk, using your allowance to buy lemons, sugar and plastic cups. You are prone to market variables, such as the lack of foot traffic from neighbors. Yet you soldier on, craft a somewhat persuasive but mostly adorable sales pitch, and sling enough cups to keep your piggy bank fat and happy for a while. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
SMCISD Bond: Supporting Prop 4 and the natatorium
SMCISD Bond: Supporting Prop 4 and the natatorium
While supporting all the propositions for the San Marcos school district, I’m particularly excited about proposition 4 - a natatorium for San Marcos High School. Providing a pool on campus would acknowledge the need for onsite training of our swim team. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
The incredible life of bees
The incredible life of bees
It’s an excuse I’ve been dreaming of: A reason to NOT mow my lawn. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
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