Editor’s Message

(Excerpts from Michael Boulin, Tenth Amendment Center) “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and never will be.” Thomas Jefferson We have widespread ignorance about the U.S. Constitution, and it is no accident.

Quinn Minute - Falling in Love

One of life’s great questions is, “What makes people fall in love?”Almost nobody knows how to answer this. All we know is that suddenly a young man willingly trades a heart full of love and a wallet full of money for a wedding full of guests who sit on the bride’s side.

Alarms sound as DOJ ethics lawyers fired

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is the latest target of firings by the Trump administration as it makes cuts to career officials.

Quinn Minute - Bells, bells and more bells

Every day, every hour… those annoying bells. Bells ruled my life at home and in school.The first sound each morning came from my alarm clock. It didn’t stop until I pushed a button. That is hard to find with your eyes closed.

More floods pound Central Texas

Flash flood warnings continued in numerous parts of Central Texas on Monday, hampering many search and rescue efforts.The NWS warned of a dangerous situation unfolding across northern Uvalde, eastern Real, western Bandera and southwest Kerr County after 2 to 4.78 inches fell in three to four hours.

Editor’s Message

The imbalance of priorities in our federal and state governments becomes blatantly apparent when a disaster strikes. We see it every day.

Quinn Minute - Saturday Movies

On a hot summer Saturday when I was a kid, nothing topped a movie marathon in dark air-conditioned comfort.During the week we scouted area theaters for the best deals. Usually, those were half-day events that started before noon.

Editor’s Message

County Commissioners play a vital role in the administration of Texas counties.The commissioners court is comprised of four commissioners and the county judge. Each commissioner represents a specific precinct and the voters within the county.

Quinn Minute - The Truth

Do you believe everyone should tell the truth? Well, I believe everyone else should...but occasionally I need to lie.I lie mostly for domestic tranquility. For instance, here are three questions from a spouse that could require an untruthful response: 1.

DHS, ICE limit Congress access to detention facilities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is placing new limitations on lawmakers seeking to visit detention facilities despite member of Congress having the legal right to make unannounced visits to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.