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In light of recent events caused by the coronavirus, the time to allow mail-in voting is now. Twenty states, including Texas, permit voters to vote via
Read moreEditorials in local publications have tiptoed into a rising tide of public interest in staging our upcoming spring elections by mail or online amid a flood of a mere few who insist that legislative protocol is stemming that tide.
Read moreNot long ago a group of state legislators assembled to plot the demise of local government in Texas. The plan was to further limit authority and continue to limit financial resources.
Read moreWe have had elections in this country since we were first founded. Many changes have been made — some good, some bad.
Read moreI am 82 years old and as a child I saw many “Whites Only” signs There were no women doctors, engineers, CEO’s, etc. I thought we were past the blatant racism and sexism that I grew up with.
Read moreI recently went to Cibolo Creek Rehab Center to visit mother. The door was locked and a sign posted said they were basically on lock down and no visitors allowed. They simply aren’t allowing any outsiders inside except “essential” people that have to be screened and temperature taken etc. Says something about in compliance with federal regulations regarding corona virus. So, I wondered if all the rehabs, nursing homes, assisted living places were doing the same thing or required to or what. Hmmm.
Read moreThe Red Baron buzzes the skies over Boerne almost daily, sometimes flying low over the city more than once a day. I don’t know the pilot’s name, but I call him the Red Baron because he reminds me of the imaginary World War I pilot who battles in the skies in the Charlie Brown comic strip. Perched atop his doghouse, Charlie Brown’s dog Snoopy pretends to be a World War I flying ace, shaking his fist at the enemy pilot. I don’t consider Boerne’s Red Baron an enemy though. In fact, I’ve gotten to where I listen for the sound of his plane. It pleases me to hear it, and I know that all is right with the world.
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