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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
September 3, 2025
Mow, mow, mow your lawn Once or twice a week; Water, water, fertilizer Repeat, repeat, repeat. Ron Stotz Fredericksburg I would like to express my gratitude to the people of Gillespie County. My 91-year-old daddy (not going to mention his name because when you see my name at the end of this letter y...
The Heartbeat of a Community
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The Heartbeat of a Community
By Georgia Gabriella Guest Column 
September 3, 2025
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the corner cafe, the friendly face behind the counter at our favorite boutique, the skilled hands that built our new community center — these are the everyday heroes of our local economy. They are the small business owners who risk it all to build something sp...
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Over 800 new laws went into effect Sept. 1
By Alex Nguyen The Texas Tribune 
September 3, 2025
More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes to the state’s education systems, water infrastructure and more. Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills that came out of the regular legislative session, including over 200 laws that went into effect im...
Redistricting bill to be challenged
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Redistricting bill to be challenged
By Gary Borders 
September 3, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discri...
New, old residents: Think about water
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New, old residents: Think about water
Guest column By Katherine Peake 
September 3, 2025
How often do we stop and think about water? It flows from our taps so easily that we forget just how precious and precarious our supply really is. Cat...
Oma Koock’s had plates, personality
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Oma Koock’s had plates, personality
Hindsights Michael Barr 
August 27, 2025
Restaurants can be quiet and reserved, campy and eccentric or anything in between. Like a good dog or an old pair of boots, a restaurant takes on the ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
August 27, 2025
Manage costs After reading of the city council’s unanimous decision to raise property taxes due to flat to decreased revenues, and higher expenses, it...
Redistricting bill heads for signature
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Redistricting bill heads for signature
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
August 27, 2025
Both the Texas House and Senate have passed a mid-decade redistricting bill that positions the GOP to pick up five additional congressional seats next...
Why are we OK with this system?
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Why are we OK with this system?
By John Willome 
August 27, 2025
Guest column My dad retired in 1996, one month shy of his 50th birthday. A few years later he told me his biggest unplanned expense in retirement was ...
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End of tax credit will cause insurance hikes
August 27, 2025
Costs of health insurance, already a huge family struggle, will rise again in 2026 The Healthcare Marketplace is becoming more complex and many who us...
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