logo
Submissions Log In Subscribe e-Edition
Google Play App Store
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Gillespie Life
  • Commentary
  • Obituaries
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices
    • Place a Notice
    • View All Public Notices
  • Photos
  • Special Sections
    • News
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Gillespie Life
    • Commentary
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • Public Notices
      • Place a Notice
      • View All Public Notices
    • Photos
    • Special Sections
Cornyn reverses filibuster stance
Commentary
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders, on March 18, 2026
Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Cornyn said the change should be made to advance the so-called SAVE America Act, legislation pushed by President Trump that would require a birth certificate or passport to register to vote.

Subscribe to the online newsletter:

* indicates required
ePaper
google_play
app_store
It might also interest you...
Eye on government can track money, wrongdoing
Commentary
Eye on government can track money, wrongdoing
Guest column By Kelly Shannon 
March 18, 2026
As we watch over our government, it’s often about the money. Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pa...
Commentary
EDITORIALS
Tourism’s benefits far outweigh any hassles
March 18, 2026
When visitors descend, a healthy perspective to keep in mind Between bluebonnets, bars BnBs and Main Street bargains, Fredericksburg had a lot of visi...
Commentary
Data centers need to watch our water
March 18, 2026
T exas is now home to 465 data centers with another 70 sites under development. The large amount of water these facilities use is concerning to say th...
Tomatoes are tempting during this time of year
Agriculture, News
Tomatoes are tempting during this time of year
Beth Mcmahon 
March 18, 2026
Lawn & Garden It’s super tempting to plant your tomatoes early. All the little tomato plants are in stores right now and the weather feels perfect for...
Agriculture, News
GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK AUCTION REPORT – March 11
March 18, 2026
Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 408 head Cows and bulls .................. steady Steers ................
Agriculture, News
USDA BRIEFS
March 18, 2026
Dates to remember: • April 17: Deadline to enroll in Farmers Bridge Assistance • April 30: Deadline for SDRP Stage One and Stage Two FSA election The ...

Subscribe to the online newsletter:

* indicates required
ePaper
google_play
app_store
ePaper
google_play
app_store

Fredericksburg Standard
P.O. Box 1639
Fredericksburg, TX 78624-4228
830-997-2155

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

This site complies with ADA requirements

Copyright © Fredericksburg Standard

  • Advertisers
  • Contact
  • Copyright Policy
  • Privacy Accessibility Policy