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Editor’s Note: A news story on this topic appears in our Capital Highlights section, which begins on page 8. The Bulletin has included the URL’s Mrs. Sinclair used as her source citations.
Read moreOnce again I will suggest that readers check facts that are presented in political opinion columns. I was moved to do this after reading last week’s Republican column, which quoted several “facts” about US dependency on oil from Russia that didn’t match a lot of other information I had been reading since the war in Ukraine began.
Read moreWhether liberal, moderate, or conservative, attacking someone online is seen by those who want to destroy us as dissenting people who are unable to get along. It’s so easy to type out your feelings, but before you hit Enter, wait, reread, hopefully think about this article before you post or comment. If you must, only post it on your own page, not a public forum where so many people can view the disagreement.
Read moreAs the world watches in horror the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine, there is woven in the fabric of outrage and sorrow some lessons that seem to scream out for recognition. In this space I intend to laser on those lessons. Whether this column will see print is to be determined, but what is sure to happen is an attack on me and those who think as I do. So be it.
Read moreI love to make things with wood and other materials. The only problem is that I am not perfect at this and often make mistakes. I miss cut, or I break something, and then I have to figure out how to make it right. I have to figure it out myself: no one else can do that for me.
Read moreMy thanks to the writers of the Democratic column, who have asked me to join them even though I identify as an Independent voter. Now retired after a long career as a clinical psychologist, I miss giving my opinion and will be happy to indulge anyone who asks for it!
Read moreIt’s been just over a week since the Republican and Democrat primaries were completed. But before we recap the results and explore what’s next, I want to comment on Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read moreTrailblazing gymnastics coach, Bela Karolyi’s mantra, “No competition, no progress.” applies equally to local government. This was a key motivator in my decision to run for Bandera County Judge: special thanks to those who asked me to run. It was an honor to compete and already have an impact on the Commissioners Court agenda and Judge Evans’ goals. The commitment to renovation of the Old Jail and First Courthouse ($600,000 allocated to start), as well as developing a trash removal start-up program were included in February. Commitments were also made by Judge Evans during the campaign opposing solar farms and ensuring the Lakehills Annex will not close with the construction of the new Courthouse Annex in Bandera.
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