On state’s big challenges, Texans expect their government to act

It shouldn’t be a surprise: ask Texans what they think, and there’s a good chance they’ll tell you to be real and get busy. That’s especially true when it comes to state government and its leaders.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

COVID-19 vaccine pace rises while statewide hospitalizations drop The number of people in Texas hospitalized with COVID-19 has declined more than 28 percent in the past month, according to the Texas Department of Health Services.

The Richland Springs Report

The last few weeks have seen a rise in sniffles and runny noses. I was hoping that the allergy season would skip the cedar pollen this year, but that is not happening. So, here I am bleary eyed and snuffling like Snufflelufagus the elephant.

Hill Country Naturalist

In last week’s column I tried, with the help of David Attenborough, to explain the fundamentals of climate change, how it happens, and what are the most obvious effects on our lives. It turns out, there are effects that are quite serious, but not obvious to those of us in the Hill Country.

Happy Herman's Hideaway

Hello my San Saba sweethearts, and how in the world have you been this past week? I have had such a busy week, been run ragged, I tell you! We have had an invasion, a total take over by foreign forces, and I am helpless to quell or control the situation.

Being Family

I have found out many times you do not miss something until you do not have it, and all too often we just take it for granted. With the Corona virus pandemic wrecking or destroying lives and lifestyles, it is a terrible, terrible disaster. And there is so much uncertainty.

Anne's Musings

Last week, I complimented the foresight of the original Framers of our Constitution because they were so astute in designing all three branches of our American government as independent and “balanced,” as in the “Balance of Power.

Letter to the Editor

The author has addressed this letter to Anne Vincent, who writes Anne's Musings – Dear Editor: I want to commend you, Anne, for sharing your opinions. It is your constitutional right to freely express your mind.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

It’s an honor to take over writing “Capital Highlights” from two capable predecessors, Chris Cobler and Ed Sterling. They are tough acts to follow, but I’ll do my best.

Congressman August Pfluger, U.S. Rep. TX-11

Ahead of tomorrow’s (2/3) appeal in a Moscow City Court, Congressman August Pfluger and Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul released the following statement calling on the Kremlin to release Texas native Trevor Reed immediately.