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Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1
Columns, Opinions
Capital Highlights
Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1
By Gary Borders, Capital HIghlights 
January 3, 2024
After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsu...
“Old Yeller” author couldn’t handle success
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
“Old Yeller” author couldn’t handle success
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
January 3, 2024
At the peak of the “Old Yeller” craze, the Palace Theater in Dallas invited dogs and their human companions to a special showing of the big screen ver...
The urgency to become cyber-secure in 2024
Columns, Opinions
The urgency to become cyber-secure in 2024
By Tom Purcell 
January 3, 2024
Cyber attacks will be significantly worse in 2024 for anyone who uses a digital device. Yet few are aware of, or prepared for, the threats they face —...
Start the new year by making new connections with neighbors
Columns, News, Opinions
Start the new year by making new connections with neighbors
By Claire Irwin, HHSC Age Well Live Well Coordinator 
January 3, 2024
There are many ways we take care of our health, from eating healthy foods and moving our bodies to visiting the doctor for annual exams. But social co...
Legal groups sue to stop new law
Columns, Opinions
Capital Highlights
Legal groups sue to stop new law
By Gary Borders, Capital HIghlights 
December 27, 2023
The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was fil...
The Reverse Golden Rule
Columns, Opinions
Wolves Never Look Up
The Reverse Golden Rule
By Brittany Kelley 
December 27, 2023
As we near the new year, everyone will be setting their goals, whether it be going to the gym, focusing more on self-care or getting a promotion at wo...
Not all good things last forever
Columns, Opinions
IT’S NOT ALWAYS SUNNY
Not all good things last forever
By Megan Navarro 
December 20, 2023
Movies spark our imaginations to come to life, helping us believe that anything and everything is possible. They transport us to other dimensions, gal...
Broken date with Davy saved friend’s life
Columns, Opinions
Broken date with Davy saved friend’s life
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
December 20, 2023
Davy Crockett spent Christmas Day 1835 at Nacogdoches waiting for Ben McCulloch, but when the younger Tennessean was a no-show, his hero went on witho...
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Letter to the Editor
December 13, 2023
Dear Editor: "I'm Glad She Still Knows Her Place" These are the words my mama spoke to me after the lady had left. I asked mom what she meant. Mom rep...
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
Columns, Opinions
Capital Highlights
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
By Gary Borders, Capital HIghlights 
December 13, 2023
A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. Th...
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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024
Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...
Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024
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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