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Especially when no one is looking
Columns, Opinions
The Unexpected Journey
Especially when no one is looking
By Ashley Kontnier 
November 1, 2023
Integrity, noun, the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. -Oxford Languages -------- In laymen’s terms, inte...
The grandfather clause
Columns, Opinions
From The Crow's Nest
The grandfather clause
By Clint Younts 
November 1, 2023
There is often a period of time between the last day of a new mother’s maternity leave and the first day of childcare for the infant. At least that’s ...
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Letter to the Editor
By Staff Report 
October 25, 2023
Dear Editor: But it’s only October ! Thanksgiving is over a month away ------ the 4th Thursday in November. So WHY am I writing about THANKSGIVING ? W...
Taft believed Texas might go republican
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
Taft believed Texas might go republican
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
October 25, 2023
As the presidential special sped him back to Washington on Oct. 26, 1909, William Howard Taft dared to dream of carrying the Lone Star State in 1912. ...
I’m still a journalism junkie
Columns, Opinions
I’m still a journalism junkie
By Lacy A. Jones 
October 25, 2023
One day, I was on the phone with my momma reading her a blog post that I had written when she replied, “Lacy, you’ve had a pen in your hand since befo...
Life no bed of roses for Bob Wills
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
Life no bed of roses for Bob Wills
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
October 18, 2023
Bob Wills was inducted on Oct. 18, 1968 into the Country Music Hall of Fame, an ironic honor since the King of Western Swing never thought there was a...
What’s in a name?
Columns, Opinions
Wolves never look up
What’s in a name?
By Brittany Kelley 
October 18, 2023
If you’ve been following video games for any length of time, you have probably heard of “The Last of Us.” In many instances, you didn’t have to play t...
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Letter to the Editor
By Staff Report 
October 11, 2023
Dear Editor: I began my 43-year teaching career in 1975, when what is now known as the “Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) was enacted. This law...
Escaped convict turns over a new leaf
Columns, Opinions
This Week in Texas History
Escaped convict turns over a new leaf
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
October 11, 2023
After Joe Horner’s battle with the buffalo soldiers on Oct. 11, 1874, the wild young outlaw seemed headed for an early grave.  Who could have imagined...
You will never get these days back
Columns, Opinions
You will never get these days back
By Megan Navarro 
October 11, 2023
"One day, you're 17 and you're planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterd...
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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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