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Texas must do more to fight hate, racist terror after Allen shooting
Texas must do more to fight hate, racist terror after Allen shooting
The massacre at an Allen outlet mall presents many challenges, and one of the most difficult will be confronting the extremism that appeared to help drive the shooter to his heinous act. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Loneliness epidemic requires attention
Loneliness epidemic requires attention
There is a loneliness epidemic in the United States, but there are some simple ways we can address it. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Uvalde families want vote on purchase age
Uvalde families want vote on purchase age
How many decibels can convey the pain of a grieving father? How many can cut through the silent indifference at the Texas Capitol? How many does it take to stir Texans who haven’t yet lost a child to gun violence to join in calls for change? 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general. 05/16/2023 12:00 AM
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
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