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Death of heroic scout knocked Sam for a loop
Columns
Death of heroic scout knocked Sam for a loop
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
November 24, 2020
Sam Houston was so badly shaken by the Nov. 30, 1837 death of Deaf Smith, the famed San Jacinto scout, that he took a month-long leave of absence from...
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Capital Highlights: Readers share many tales of internet woe
Columns, Opinions
Capital Highlights: Readers share many tales of internet woe
By Staff Report 
November 24, 2020
by Chris Cobler Rural Texans have a lot to say about the lack of broadband service in their communities. Since we covered the topic earlier this month...
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What name do you want?
Columns, Opinions
What name do you want?
By Staff Report 
November 24, 2020
by David Abdel Not sure if you’ve had the chance to review the proposed street name options brought forth by the Rebel Road/FM 150 renaming committee ...
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Time to stand up and be heard
Columns, Opinions
Time to stand up and be heard
By Staff Report 
November 24, 2020
by Mary Barrows This is a divisive and dangerous time. We see the Republican party unhappily being forced to admit that they have lost the presidentia...
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Let’s be thankful
Columns, Opinions
Let’s be thankful
By cyndy 
November 24, 2020
As we move into the Thanksgiving holiday, we have a lot to be thankful for, despite the devastation of COVID-19. First, let’s get business out of the ...
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Smartest outlaw makes a dumb mistake
Columns
Smartest outlaw makes a dumb mistake
By Bartee Haile, Texas History 
November 18, 2020
Determined to succeed where his predecessor had failed, Texas Ranger Capt. Lee Hall arrested King Fisher on five counts of murder on Nov. 19, 1877. Ha...
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Our parks are a source of pride, and necessary
Columns, Opinions
Our parks are a source of pride, and necessary
By Staff Report 
November 18, 2020
On Nov. 3, Kyle voted yes on a $10 million parks bond that is not only going to provide must needed maintenance and upkeep of already existing park sp...
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A game worth watching
Columns, Opinions
A game worth watching
By Phil.Jones 
November 18, 2020
I have been a fan of Mack Brown for many years, and even though he is no longer the head coach at the University of Texas, I still follow his career. ...
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Slaying invisible dragons
Columns, Opinions
Slaying invisible dragons
By amiller 
November 18, 2020
by Anita Miller I don’t know when it happened except that it came on slowly. I do know I was not surprised when, after I asked, “What do you think?”, ...
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Capital Highlights: Local, state leaders battle COVID surge, each other
Columns, Opinions
Capital Highlights: Local, state leaders battle COVID surge, each other
By Staff Report 
November 18, 2020
by Chris Cobler Texas topped 1 million COVID-19 cases as some counties reimposed restrictions that had been loosened after this summer’s spike. Partic...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
By Brittany Kelley 
April 25, 2025
SAN MARCOS   — Following an inmate who claimed she was a victim of sexual misconduct, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested corrections officer Jo...
Hays County corrections officer arrested for multiple felony offenses
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Hays County corrections officer arrested for multiple felony offenses
By Staff Report 
May 7, 2025
SAN MARCOS — On May 6, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was formally notified by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) that arrest warra...
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