Exposing height of Bootgate
Finally, the press is doing some hard-hitting reporting about our upcoming presidential election.
Finally, the press is doing some hard-hitting reporting about our upcoming presidential election.
From the Oval Office, President Joe Biden made an impassioned mid-October address that laid out the stakes for Americans as to why they must support Israel and Ukraine in their wars against aggressors Hamas and Russia. He called the wars an American national security imperative, with victory critical to the future of democracies worldwide.
One of my co-workers has an autumnal tradition of spending a week of quality time with her dog Alfie around his birthday.
Dear Readers, This week, we’ve been involuntarily thrown back an hour. Perhaps “thrown off” an hour is a more apt description, right?
Top, Always follow the best practices when planting.
Photo from Metro Creative
Far left, J. C. and Ava Ubernosky stand with a newly-planted Chinkapin Oak they received from the Community Tree Giveaway.
Photo by Jason Ubernosky
Above and left, the best time to plant a tree is during its dormant season, which is November through January.
Photos submitted by the Hays County Master Gardeners
Now is the perfect time to add a tree to your landscape
This November, Broke Thespians Theatre Company is opening off-Broadway’s riveting “Lobby Hero” by Kenneth Lonergan. A gripping drama set in a Manhattan apartment lobby, this play delves into moral choices and loyalty during a murder investigation. It is a thought-provoking exploration of truth and integrity on stage, tackling the hot-button issue of police corruption. Can catch the show at 8 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 18 at The Price Center (222 W San Antonio St.) or attend a matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 12, 18 and 19.
A $112,211 purchase of 70 BolaWraps–handheld devices that deploy a non-lethal Kevlar restraint– to employ officers with a safer option for crises involving mental illness or drug induced psychosis resulted in a heated debate about the role of law enforcement in such matters.
Bobbie Garza-Hernandez was recently inducted into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame for her volunteerism and leadership. These are qualities she shares with her family. Pictured is the Garza family when they donated to Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos Library.
Daily Record file photo
Ignacio & Manuelita Garza (Garza-Hernandez' great grandparents and original owners of properties) passed down their properties to Marcos & Fidela Garza (Garza-Hernandez' grandparents) who were forced to move when their properties were seized by imminent domain in order to make Rio Vista Park.
Photo provided by Bobbie Garza-Hernandez
History is important; it teaches people who they are and where they come from and it gives examples of the impacts of certain behaviors–both positive and negative. A well-documented historical record can also provide people with access to knowledge that would otherwise be forgotten.
Hays County and Austin Pets Alive! have announced their November community meetings for the public to learn more about the Hays County Pet Resource Center. Community members are invited to attend to hear updates about the project, ask questions, and share their insights regarding the needs of people and pets in Hays County. There are four meetings scheduled throughout November in each precinct.
Texas communities will soon receive billions of dollars to improve their water infrastructure and expand broadband access after voters overwhelmingly approved two constitutional amendments this week — a historic investment that aims to help the state’s smaller and cash-strapped municipalities.
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