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'The Simpsons' and Patterns

'The Simpsons' and Patterns

Over the last two decades, people have been intrigued by 'The Simpsons' and their ability to “predict the future.” From Donald Trump becoming president to Super Bowl performances, many have wondered how the writers are able to foreshadow these events, but is the question really a “How?” or is it more of a “When?” 08/09/2023 08:40 PM

Night Skies: Our forgotten natural infrastructure

Night Skies: Our forgotten natural infrastructure

– We tend to take the natural world for granted, until one day we notice it’s gone. Central Texas is a big place, once full of wide-open skies, infinite wildflowers, and dark, but brilliantly lit starry nights. In most places of the Hill Country, you can still see the Milky Way on a clear night. Connecting our collective view of the cosmos is one of the most precious and aweinspiring gifts of nature. 08/02/2023 09:40 PM

I want to love to read books

I want to love to read books

08/02/2023 09:30 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 07/26/2023 09:10 PM

Was it worth it, SCOTUS?

Was it worth it, SCOTUS?

In 1969, my father graduated high school and was accepted at a local junior college for his freshman year. 07/26/2023 09:00 PM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: 07/12/2023 09:30 PM

What's happening in Texas this week

What's happening in Texas this week

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/12/2023 09:20 PM

I see the fairies

I see the fairies

“It is frightfully difficult to know much about the fairies, and almost the only thing for certain is that there are fairies wherever there are children.” 07/12/2023 09:10 PM

This Week in Texas History: Houston's third choice fills D.C. vacancy

This Week in Texas History: Houston's third choice fills D.C. vacancy

Anson Jones boarded a ship at Galveston on Jul. 11, 1838 for the long, roundabout trip to Washington, D.C. 07/05/2023 11:20 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/05/2023 11:10 PM

The importance of saying ‘I need a break’

The importance of saying ‘I need a break’

Have you taken a break today? 07/05/2023 09:10 PM

Letters to the Editors

Letters to the Editors

Dear Editor: Thank you Free Press/News Dispatch for covering the Milestone Hays Commons issue in Hays City (and the other Milestone proposals in Buda). For well over a year, citizens in many northern Hays County neighborhoods have followed Milestone's proposal for development on the 300+ acres near SH 45, FM 1626, and Bliss Spillar. 06/28/2023 09:00 PM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: 06/21/2023 09:30 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 06/21/2023 09:20 PM

Down the Rabbit Hole: The cost of keeping secrets

Down the Rabbit Hole: The cost of keeping secrets

“No, no!” said the Queen. 06/21/2023 09:10 PM

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