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What I love about the USA
What I love about the USA
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. 06/10/2022 12:00 AM
Saluting our grand, old, high-flying flag
Saluting our grand, old, high-flying flag
Next week, we observe another special red, white and blue day, even though it’s not recognized as an official federal holiday. 06/10/2022 12:00 AM
Taking time to be thankful
Taking time to be thankful
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. 06/07/2022 12:00 AM
KCDP supports LGBTQ+ community
KCDP supports LGBTQ+ community
06/03/2022 07:00 AM
It’s much more than service with a smile
It’s much more than service with a smile
06/03/2022 07:00 AM
The government of the people
The government of the people
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!) 05/27/2022 12:00 AM
Take a moment – or two – on Memorial Day
Take a moment – or two – on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a special holiday, and our country will observe it this Monday, May 30. 05/27/2022 12:00 AM
The fundamental right to vote
The fundamental right to vote
In a society supposedly governed as a representative democracy, perhaps the most fundamental right held by its citizens is the right to vote. 05/20/2022 12:00 AM
It’s once again time to turn the tassels
It’s once again time to turn the tassels
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. 05/20/2022 12:00 AM
Social and news media censorship
Social and news media censorship
Freedom of speech and information is the single most important aspect of a well-functioning democracy. 05/13/2022 12:00 AM
Haircuts, black cats and singing at the table
Haircuts, black cats and singing at the table
Beware. It’s here again. 05/13/2022 12:00 AM
Yet another upcoming election
Yet another upcoming election
Saturday is your final chance to vote in the general and special Eeection for Boerne ISD candidates, BISD school board Place 4 and two Texas constitutional amendments. There are eight voting locations in Kendall County, plus one at Van Raub Elementary only for Bexar and Comal County residents of BISD. For full details, visit the Kendall County Elections website. See my column from April 8 for more details. 05/06/2022 12:00 AM
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