In Memoriam
In Memoriam Robert C. Barton April 5, 1930 – January 19, 2013
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County’s voter turnout on upswing
At the half-way mark of early voting in Hays County, it appears that area voters are going to turn out in record numbers for next Tuesday’s election that will choose officials ranging from the Presidency to Constable in the Kyle-Buda area precincts.
Nov. 6 election endorsements
The presidential election season is upon us, with a flood of early voters already casting their ballots.
These are who get my vote
For almost 60 years I have been opining on political matters in Hays County. It is one of the prerogatives of being the co-publisher and it is in keeping with the tradition started by Thomas Fletcher Harwell 109 years ago when he founded this newspaper.
Kyle’s made tough but necessary decision
Hooray for Kyle’s city council and its administrative staff. They have made difficult decisions, deciding that it’s time to tighten our collective economic belt. They have put together a budget that plays catch-up with the reality of today’s world and quits dipping into the water and sewage fund to support operational habits that developed, partly out of necessity, over the last decade.
August 8, 2012 | Posted in Bob Barton | Read More »
Local history and a look at the past
My admiration for Marilyn Beals and her stewardship of the Claiborne Kyle Log House’s operation over the past 20 years knows no bounds.
County primary election surprises to think about
Reflecting back on the recent party primary elections, we have these observations…
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.
It’s time to say yes to changes in alcohol sales rules
Of Cabbages and Kings By BOB BARTON This month is crowded with elections – Hays school board, Republican and Democratic primaries in strange and odd-shaped precincts, and a local option proposition involving the expansion of restaurant opportunities in the City of Kyle. Early voting on all except the party primaries is already underway – [...]
History and politics in the making
I’ve waited nigh on to a lifetime to use this favorite quotation from my hero Mark Twain, spawned when a false rumor spread that he had kicked the bucket.
