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Commentary
Comanche Nation offers an intriguing proposal
April 1, 2026
Nation seeks a return to Texas with Fredericksburg perhaps playing a part Last week’s story about the meeting between representatives of the Comanche Nation and City of Fredericksburg officials sure made for some interesting and thought-filled conversation. The chairman of the Nation, Forrest Tahdoo...
Paxton calls for Hancock’s removal
Commentary
Paxton calls for Hancock’s removal
By Gary Borders 
April 1, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for Gov. Greg Abbott to remove acting state comptroller Kelly Hancock, calling him an “incompetent loser,” The Dallas Morning News reported. Paxton said the governor should replace him with Don Huffines, who defeated Hancock in the GOP primary race for the po...
Keeping the ‘Pauper List’
Commentary
LOOKING BACK AT ...
Keeping the ‘Pauper List’
Hindsights Michael Barr 
March 25, 2026
Charles Dickens told a great story, but he also influenced the public perception of poverty. He gave a human face to the poor of London in the 19th century. His novels sparked debate about social and economic inequality. His work reminds us that we all have a moral duty to take care of each other. B...
Save the Hill Country — Before It’s Gone
Commentary
Save the Hill Country — Before It’s Gone
By Candy Cargill 
March 25, 2026
Guest column One Mayor’s plea to pull back reins on development (Editor’s note: Candy Cargill is the mayor of neighboring Blanco. This is her personal...
Islamic schools allowed for vouchers after suit
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Islamic schools allowed for vouchers after suit
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
March 25, 2026
Four Islamic schools have been admitted to the Texas voucher program after a federal judge ordered the state to invite the schools to apply, the Houst...
Wildflower blooms show nature’s bounty
Commentary
EDITORIALS
Wildflower blooms show nature’s bounty
March 25, 2026
Springtime show a big draw for visitors to local attractions “The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson There is something special about wil...
Commentary
What happened to our warm welcome?
March 25, 2026
Former president’s words at immigration service are a stark contrast to today W e came across these words from former President George W. Bush, also t...
Fort Martin Scott: A new chapter begins
Commentary
Fort Martin Scott: A new chapter begins
By Jim McCrae ?W 
March 18, 2026
Guest column hat happened at Fort Martin Scott?” That question has been asked repeatedly in recent months by residents throughout Fredericksburg and G...
Commentary
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
City concerns
March 18, 2026
Read the Constitution This is in response to the comments made by Ms. Siracusa last week regarding her views on the election of “a Muslim Socialist Ma...
Cornyn reverses filibuster stance
Commentary
Cornyn reverses filibuster stance
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
March 18, 2026
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 chambe...
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