Next week, we observe another special red, white and blue day, even though it’s not recognized as an official federal holiday.
The United States of America was founded in 1776 when our founding fathers came together to write the Declaration of Independence. Then, the writing of our Constitution and Bill of Rights in 1787 set the foundations for our country.
Dangerous drive
Has anyone noticed how hot it is outside? With the current temperatures hitting close to or above 100 degrees almost every day, one would think we’re in the middle of summer, although it doesn’t technically begin until June 21.
Memorial Day is a special holiday, and our country will observe it this Monday, May 30.
It was in November of 1863 at a small Pennsylvania town called Gettysburg that President Lincoln delivered a short speech, only 271 words. (This column is three times longer!)
We’re just around the corner from one of my favorite things to attend and publish in The Boerne Star, and being as blessed as I am I get to do it twice on back-toback nights.
In a society supposedly governed as a representative democracy, perhaps the most fundamental right held by its citizens is the right to vote.
Beware. It’s here again.
Freedom of speech and information is the single most important aspect of a well-functioning democracy.
