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“Hippo” couldn’t win for losing

“Hippo” couldn’t win for losing

THISWEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 05/01/2024 05:00 PM

Witch-hunting Texan makes curtain call

Witch-hunting Texan makes curtain call

Martin Dies, fire-breathing founder of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), came out of retirement on Apr. 26, 1952 to run for Texas’ new at-large congressional seat. 04/24/2024 09:10 PM

5 things you can do to prevent child abuse

5 things you can do to prevent child abuse

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. 04/24/2024 09:00 PM

Mutiny on the road to San Jacinto

Mutiny on the road to San Jacinto

THISWEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 04/17/2024 09:00 PM

It’s past time to do more for our kids

It’s past time to do more for our kids

When I was elected to the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees in 2018, I did so with the aim of helping to provide the optimal learning environment for Wimberley students. I knew there would be a series of “asks” that I would have to make as I joined the board. I’d have to ask myself for a time and energy commitment to serve. My fellow trustees and I would have to ask each other for a strong level of trust and dedication. I would have to ask our superintendent for an amount of accountability required to guide our district. 04/17/2024 08:50 PM

Killer tornadoes lay waste to Panhandle

Killer tornadoes lay waste to Panhandle

The only F5 tornado ever to touch down in the northernmost part of the Lone Star State tore through the Texas Panhandle on Apr. 04/10/2024 09:00 PM

Trying a new genre

Trying a new genre

Let me tell you about two of the books I’ve recently read and enjoyed. 04/10/2024 08:50 PM

Another failed attempt at investigative reporting

Another failed attempt at investigative reporting

If y’all’ve been wondering where I’ve been lately, well, I’ve been away on assignment. For months, we’ve been hearing daily reports about all the trouble down in Mexico and along the Texas border. So, being a dedicated journalist as I claim to be, I have spent the past few weeks down south to take a good look at what’s really happening, and I’m here to report my findings. 04/03/2024 09:00 PM

You are not too much, you are just enough

You are not too much, you are just enough

“Can I let you in on a little secret? 04/03/2024 09:00 PM

State immigration law again on hold

State immigration law again on hold

The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality. 03/27/2024 08:00 PM

Furious Houston canes his accuser

Furious Houston canes his accuser

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY 03/27/2024 08:00 PM

World traveler brought ’em back alive

World traveler brought ’em back alive

Frank Buck, the celebrated adventurer who brought exotic wildlife “back alive,” took his last breath not in a faraway jungle but in a Houston hospital bed on Mar. 25, 1950. 03/20/2024 09:00 PM

Spring break and mom guilt

Spring break and mom guilt

If you are in the Hays County area and have school-aged children, it is likely that they spent the last week at home for spring break, much like my 6-year-old son did. 03/20/2024 08:50 PM

The last days of Sam Houston

The last days of Sam Houston

Speaking in public for the last time on Mar. 18, 1863, Sam Houston told the citizens of the town that bore his name, “The welfare and glory of Texas will be the uppermost thought while the spark of life remains in this breast.” 03/13/2024 05:00 PM

Taking a stand against public information blackouts

Taking a stand against public information blackouts

Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials – and hold them accountable. 03/13/2024 05:00 PM

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