Hindsights “We’re not moving, sir,” the leadsman shouted. Within minutes, Ensign Nimitz realized his mistake. He had run his ship aground. Suddenly he found himself stuck in a situation that could easily derail a promising young naval officer’s career. The Navy expected a lot from Chester Nimitz. At...

Gillespie County is… After all the letters recently published, we thought this one might be what we all need right now. Our two families are blessed to be able to live on the same ranch. Last weekend, that privilege was threatened by the Crabapple Fire. The response to this horrible event was incred...

The number of confirmed measles cases in Texas now totals 309 as of Friday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, with 40 hospitalizations and one fatality. Of that number, 211 have been in Gaines County, in West Texas. All but two of those contracting the disease were not vacc...

Honoring Bonnie For those who know of PAWs (Pedernales Animal Welfare Society) and its mission of pet spay and neuter, I wanted to share that the foun...

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods...

Guest column What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight. We have th...