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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Praise for response 
December 18, 2024
Praise for response On November 17, I took a spill on my e-bike in Ladybird Johnson Municipal Park. Several Fredericksburg residents quickly came to my aid, and I wish to thank them. Among those were Texas Game Warden Sgt. Dustin Fleming and an RN whose name I did not get, as well as a few other bys...
Spitball fight leads to forfeit
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Spitball fight leads to forfeit
Hindsights Michael Barr 
December 18, 2024
Abaseball smeared with a slick substance does some amazing aerobatics on its way to the plate. It dips, dives and flutters through the air like a feather in a hurricane. In the old days, pitchers used just about any kind of slippery lubricant to “load up” a baseball, but the common use of plain old ...
Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid process
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Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid process
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
December 18, 2024
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported. The public health insurance program provides coverage for people or families with limited income, as well as pregnant women a...
In parent lottery, I hit the jackpot
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In parent lottery, I hit the jackpot
Ken Esten Cooke 
December 18, 2024
Texas Type In our lives, our parents do so much for us as their children, so it is nice to do something for them. Last weekend, my brother, sister-in-...
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Relax, avoid bad memories these ‘holidaze’
December 18, 2024
I t’s no secret that even Santa can feel stress during the holidays. Demands on our time, money and energy can lead to stress and turn what should be ...
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Approve social media protections for kids
December 18, 2024
Texas needs parental controls and age limits For too long, we have known about the harmful effects social media has on children. Parents know it. Teac...
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