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ACC is good for Hays

ACC is good for Hays

In regard to the letter by Dr. Wolbrecht (3/3/10) wrote concerning ACC in Kyle.  We purchased our home in 1992 due to Hays CISD. We didn’t have kids at the time, but recognized that is where we wanted our tax dollars to rest. Dr. Wolbrecht states “We have carried students on our backs for 13 [...]

Dramatic death of the Hummer

Dramatic death of the Hummer

In the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? we see auto companies pry prototype vehicles, literally, from drivers’ loving fingers.

Peace in danger

Peace in danger

Folks, we have a serious problem. Europe is turning against war! Secretary Gates calls “European Mood a Danger to Peace” in a New York Times headline. (He said what?)

So you want to be a Texan?

So you want to be a Texan?

Last week Texans celebrated our Independence Day – or did we?

Say No to ACC

Say No to ACC

Austin Community College wants to become another taxing entity listed on property owners’ tax receipts and that’s a BAD deal for us who live in Hays CISD, although the Kyle city council applauds the idea.(re: Hays Free Press, Feb 10)

A wonderful place to live

A wonderful place to live

On Tuesday during the cold, yucky sleet I went to Buda Drugs to pick up a prescription.

Would UT sell its soul?

Would UT sell its soul?

Young-at-Large
by JOHN YOUNG
What do mountaintop removal mining and the fate of the University of Texas Cactus Cafe have in common? This:
The former looks at a mountain only as what riches it can yield. No value is assigned to the mountain itself, nothing intrinsic. It is but an obstacle to wealth.
If a UT proposal becomes reality, [...]

Building with schools is better

Building with schools is better

Our latest indulgence is to build a one billion dollar embassy in London designed by a Philadelphia architect. We are reminded that the new embassy in Iraq only cost six hundred million but it is as large as the Vatican. How we do like to show our vulgarity.

America’s assorted nuts

America’s assorted nuts

I have been asked on numerous occasions where I come up with ideas for this beloved column. Some mistaken fans actually believe I’m a brilliant, imaginative writer, but they probably neglected to take their dose of Prozac.

Bylaw changes worth the effort

Bylaw changes worth the effort

Our Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors continues to move in the right direction.

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