We live in the most prosperous, well-meaning and good-doing nation in the history of earth. But last week, mentally unstable individuals who see themselves as victims, despite many advantages, lashed out. Terrorist incidents included the attempted pipe bomb assassination of top Democratic officials ...

The packed house at the Gillespie County Farm Bureau Events Center on Monday showed that interest was high in protecting private land against the business-friendly eminent domain practices that can favor business. The crowd of an estimated 400 people from Gillespie heard from an attorney and a lando...

During my high school years, my dad and I argued often, mostly over grades and my study habits. As an educator and principal for more than 30 years, he expected a lot and wanted me to always do my best. He instilled in me a need to be persistent and to never be afraid to ask questions if I didn’t un...

The opportunity first appeared in 2012. Texas and 17 other states declined. To date, those states have left over $100 billion on the table. Texas has ...

When we first moved from town out to the country, one of the joys was taking walks with the kids. My daughter was appalled seeing the trash strewn alo...

Could ecotourism be the next big draw for visitors to Gillespie County? The Texas Wildlife Association thinks it could well be. This is another tool t...