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After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.
Read moreAn iconic song back in the 1960's addressed the causes of war, and what leads young people to fight in them. Buffy Saint Marie's Universal Soldier advised that we could end war if soldiers refused to fight. So what if we gave her idea a test this winter? Let's suggest to the soldiers among the various warring parties from the Middle East to Europe to Africa and beyond that they refuse to kill each other for a while.This idea may not be as crazy as it first may sound, and in fact has been tried in the past with some success.
Read moreThe Hill Country CattleWomen will start the New Year with a gathering at the Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, located in Kerrville, at 2033 Sidney Baker Street, for their annual January Legislative Meeting.
Read more“With The Marines at Tarawa” is the most terrifying World War II film I have ever seen. Every American who loves our country has an obligation to watch it. It’s real and it’s accurate.
Read moreCongress and President Biden recently struck an agreement to keep the government funded through early 2024. Between now and February, lawmakers will have a chance to solve policy disagreements and, at least in theory, pass longer-term spending bills.
Read moreThe ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups and El Paso County challenging its constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported the suit was filed in an Austin federal court by the ACLU and two immigrant advocacy groups on behalf of the county.
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Editor’s Note: The following is an announcement from a local candidate. Local candidates are allowed one free annoucement, with following materials charged an ad fee.
To submit your annoucnement, I am Troy W. Konvicka and want to be vital part of the community that I grew up in and serve as a voice for the voters in matters that will shape and grow Bandera County now and in the future. I am asking for your support and vote for the privilege to support and work for you as the Precinct 1 County Commissioner in issues that will enhance and make our home a place, we all can be proud to raise a family.
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A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise.
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