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No more whining about Title IX

No more whining about Title IX

A funny thing about that dreaded “sense of entitlement” deemed so pervasive today: Those who complain the most about it often have the least reason to complain.

Election predictions: Local and not-so-local

Early voting for the Republican and Democratic primaries got underway Monday in Kyle, but there were more volunteers holding signs at mid-day than there were folks standing in line to vote.

Cutler’s the clear choice

Cutler’s the clear choice

I had the honor of serving the San Marcos/Hays County community as a police officer for more than 20 years before retiring last year from the San Marcos Police Department as a Commander. During that time, I worked very closely with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office including being one of the first members and organizers [...]

Moore family supports Kohler

Moore family supports Kohler

My family not only supports Mr. Kohler because he is a great person, but also because he is truly the picture perfect definition of an advocate for Youth Organizations. Constable James Kohler – 2012 Friend of 4H, Hays County The definition of Friend of 4H is an individual outside of the 4H organiztion who has [...]

TDS and going green

TDS and going green

The last time I asked about leaf pick-up I was told the cost would be $5.00 a bag. Then trash pick-up cost increased and we could put as many bags of leaves out every two weeks as needed. For a while I had anywhere from 10 to 15 bags of leaves plus my compost container. [...]

In support of Cutler

In support of Cutler

Hays County voters have a law enforcement choice to make on May 29, and it is abundantly clear that incumbent Sheriff Gary Cutler stands head and shoulders above his opponent in the Republican Party primary race. Gary is a modern, professional lawman who has had a significant career in administration, as well as in enforcement. [...]

Why I support Elizabeth Ames Jones for State Senate

Why I support Elizabeth Ames Jones for State Senate

For all that have been making the daily commute from Hays County to Austin, San Antonio, or wherever work may be, it is certain that your drive time radio selection has treated you to a healthy dose of political advertisements from Elizabeth Ames Jones and Jeff Wentworth.

Watch out for tricky questions, grads

Watch out for tricky questions, grads

By the end of this month, there will be several thousands of high school and college graduates tossing their caps and gowns in the back seat of their cars, searching for wild celebrations and spending carefree days on a distant beach.

We demand answers, not slogans

We demand answers, not slogans

Texans are now engaged in primary elections, with the usual name calling.

Cathedral of the Sacred Tax Cut

Cathedral of the Sacred Tax Cut

False prophets, says the Book of Matthew, are those who “come at you in sheep’s clothing,” but who “inwardly are ravenous wolves.”

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