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Connally thought he was done for
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
Connally thought he was done for
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
November 20, 2024
When the presidential limo came to a screeching halt at Parkland Hospital on Nov. 22, 1963, the Governor of Texas believed John F. Kennedy was dead an...
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
Columns, Opinions
Capital Highlights
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
By Gary Borders, Capital HIghlights 
November 20, 2024
Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the ...
Don’t stop writing
Columns, Opinions
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Don’t stop writing
By Mikey Brown 
November 13, 2024
I’ve always loved writing. In particular, writing stories. Telling a story takes a lot of skill; you have to describe people without just listing off ...
“Factory farm” goes bust in Panhandle
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
“Factory farm” goes bust in Panhandle
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
November 13, 2024
“What is believed to be the largest field in the country under one fence was broken and sown to wheat this fall by Hickman Price, the most extensive w...
First woman hanged in Texas
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
First woman hanged in Texas
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
November 7, 2024
Leading up to the 1998 execution of ax murderer Karla Faye Tucker, there were repeated references to the fact that a woman had not been put to death i...
Those post-concert blues
Columns, Opinions
Wolves Never Look Up
Those post-concert blues
By Brittany Kelley 
November 7, 2024
Previously, I was never someone that attended concerts. I only wanted to go to one in middle school and I failed to get tickets. Then, COVID-19 cancel...
GSMP endorses Hays, Caldwell road bonds
Columns, Opinions
guest column
GSMP endorses Hays, Caldwell road bonds
By By Lance Winter Greater San Marcos Partnership 
October 30, 2024
The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) has officially endorsed the proposed $440 million Hays County road bond package and the $150 million Caldwel...
Soothing the Sunday scaries
Columns, Opinions
IT'S NOT ALWAYS SUNNY
Soothing the Sunday scaries
By Megan Navarro 
October 30, 2024
I love weekends. I love getting to the end of a long week, sitting at my desk on a Thursday or Friday, just trying to contain my excitement. I’m count...
Letters to the Editors
Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Letters to the Editors
By Staff Report 
October 30, 2024
Hays County Voters In case you have seen the “Vote Up” signs around the county – please note that Robert “Elwood”  Updegrove is running for County Cou...
Thurber and Mingus shared the same sad fate
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
Thurber and Mingus shared the same sad fate
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
October 23, 2024
The post office at Thurber closed for good on Oct. 28, 1936.  The once thriving mining town hardly had a pulse, and neighboring Mingus was on the crit...
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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024
Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...
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The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.
By Staff Report 
October 16, 2024
CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...
November 2024 Election Coverage
Breaking News, Hays County, News
November 2024 Election Coverage
By Staff Report 
November 5, 2024
These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...
Pedophile sentenced to life without parole
Hays County, News, San Marcos
Pedophile sentenced to life without parole
By Staff Report 
October 4, 2024
SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...
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