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O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Come, All Ye Faithful
The popular Christmas carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful” traces its history back several centuries. While the lyrics to the song have been attributed to various authors, the text is most often credited to an 18th century English hymnist named John Francis Wade. While Wade may or may not deserve such credit, the earliest known written versions of the hymn, sometimes referred to as “Adeste Fideles,” each include his signature. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott announces SBA assistance for South Texas storms
Gov. Abbott announces SBA assistance for South Texas storms
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for communities affected by severe thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds that occurred on April 28. Counties included in the declaration are Hidalgo County and its contiguous counties: Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Starr, and Willacy counties. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS HLIGHTS GARY BORDERS 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
The other America
The other America
PROGRESSIVE VIEWS 05/21/2023 12:00 AM
State Sen. Campbell passes Children’s Gender Protection Act
State Sen. Campbell passes Children’s Gender Protection Act
AUSTIN– Senator Donna Campbell, MD ( R- New Braunfels) celebrated final passage of SB 14, the Children’s Gender Protection Act. The bill protects Texas children from medically unnecessary, irreversible gender modification treatments, including hormone and surgical procedures. 05/21/2023 12:00 AM
Local organization fights bill silencing TCEQ complaints
Local organization fights bill silencing TCEQ complaints
You may recall that in February we alerted you about SB 471 by Senator Springer, one of the meanest bills we have ever seen. This bill directs the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to charge a person who files a complaint for the cost of the investigation if, in the same calendar year in which the complaint is filed, the person has filed at least three complaints with TCEQ. 05/21/2023 12:00 AM
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Divorced or estranged?
Divorced or estranged?
Did you see the results of the recent Boerne municipal election? I continue to be amazed, if not just disappointed that so many citizens (~ 85 percent of registered voters) didn’t vote. They seem to take for granted the development of our republic and the constitution that upholds it. 05/14/2023 12:00 AM
Summer break and true happiness
Summer break and true happiness
HITS DIFFERENT 05/14/2023 12:00 AM
Clock ticking on moving bills
Clock ticking on moving bills
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
Two TxLege bills to oppose
Two TxLege bills to oppose
In his “Selected Writings of an American Skeptic,” Mark Twain said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” That’s definitely the case with this year’s session of the Texas Legislature. 05/07/2023 12:00 AM
The Boerne Star announces rate increase May 1
The Boerne Star announces rate increase May 1
To our readers and advertisers, inflation is at a 40-year high. Gas prices are on a roller coaster. The Federal Reserve keeps raising interest rates. 05/07/2023 12:00 AM
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