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Newspapers still lead in local information
October 9, 2024
During National Newspaper Week, we appreciate community’s support The news business isn’t dying but it is evolving. And that has some effects on your local newspaper. We recognize our reality and want to share it with our readers for National Newspaper Week, Oct. 6-12, in hopes of informing all of o...
To leave a legacy, make a plan today
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To leave a legacy, make a plan today
Austin Dickson 
October 9, 2024
Smart Giving October marks National Estate Planning Month, making it the perfect time to emphasize the importance of having a thoughtful estate plan. Much more than an inventory of your belongings, an estate plan serves as a framework to ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are support...
Reflections on aging
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Reflections on aging
Guest column By James T. (Jim) Schultz 
October 2, 2024
“Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life.” — Kitty O’Neill Collins It seems just yesterday that I was cruising at high velocity through life fully convinced that growing old would never happen to me. I was certain that I was too important, too busy, and too indispensable. But it...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gratitude 
October 2, 2024
Gratitude To the veterans and community, thank you for the spectacular send off for my retirement from the Gillespie County Veterans Service Office. T...
Phelan’s GOP foes back challenger
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Phelan’s GOP foes back challenger
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
October 2, 2024
Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 4...
Went to Nebraska and visited Iowa
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Went to Nebraska and visited Iowa
By Christine Granados 
October 2, 2024
Reckless Muse As many people already know, men and women see the world differently, and the man I live with and I are no exception. A good example is ...
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Medical debt angels could help many
October 2, 2024
A relatively new organization called “Undue Medical Debt” almost sounds too good to be true, but could help hundreds in our 7-county area who have str...
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Texans’ right to free speech is under attack
October 2, 2024
‘David’-based TCPA bill is under attack from well-heeled ‘Goliaths’ Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must f...
Slow down for Kendalia
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Slow down for Kendalia
Hindsights Michael Barr 
September 25, 2024
San Antonio journalist Sam Woolford wrote, “Sometimes, in days like these when the world is upset by ‘Little Ceasars’ — when the nation stays glued to...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Hospital workers 
September 25, 2024
Much has been said over time about the transition at the Fredericksburg hospital. Perhaps less has been shared in this forum about the positive way do...
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