For the rich, free speech — for others, a SLAPP in the face

Fourteen years ago, the legislature passed vital protections for freedom of speech in the Texas Citizens Participation Act. This week, they’re looking to gut it.The TCPA addresses the common problem of “strategic lawsuits against public participation,” or SLAPPs.

State Capital Highlights

House passes school voucher billThe Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

Bond proposes safety and security upgrades at all campuses

The San Saba ISD bond proposal includes safety improvements across all schools. If approved, Proposition A would fund updated security features to align with current safety standards.

Dan Patrick - Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 22, Generating Significant Returns for the Texas Economy, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “Texas is the nation’s number one leader in job creation year after year.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Sewing Saves Money, Right??I started sewing clothes for real when I was 13 years old. My mother would take me to the local fabric store, buy me a pattern, some fabric, and all the things I needed to complete a garment, then showed me how to follow the instructions that came with the pattern.

The saga of the little grey cat

I guess that little grey kitten, now a half-grown cat, now stays at our front door waiting to be petted and for food, but there is one problem.He likes to catch and kill little birds.

The Richland Springs Report

I was advised of an error in my last column regarding the school board candidates. There should be full comments from all candidates this week, but I apologize for the error. I designated Kendra Oldham as an incumbent. She has run before but has not been elected.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Romanos 12:1-13 DHH Por tanto, hermanos míos, les ruego por la misericordia de Dios que se presenten ustedes mismos como ofrenda viva, santa y agradable a Dios. Éste es el verdadero culto que deben ofrecer.

The Idle American

Easter, 2025, was a time like none other!

RS ISD School Board Candidate Bios

Bobby DeedsMy name is Bobby Deeds.