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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
Discussing the troubles with potential fourday school week
Discussing the troubles with potential fourday school week
As school districts across Texas are planning the 2023-24 school year, many are deciding to switch from a traditional five-day week to four days. 03/12/2023 05:00 AM
Does Saint Patrick's Day have a future?
Does Saint Patrick's Day have a future?
I am definitely a product of the great American melting pot, but on both sides of the family, a Scots-Irish ancestry is prominent. 03/12/2023 05:00 AM
Is AARP putting profits over the interests of its members?
Is AARP putting profits over the interests of its members?
Washington is full of groups that claim to represent the interests of the American people. Some have lots of members, which makes them formidable actors in the ongoing effort to craft public policy. 03/05/2023 05:00 AM
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