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.

Editor’s Message

Gov. Greg Abbott signed the property tax reform bill, which will head to the voters for approval in November.But is it really property tax reform if appraisal districts continually raise the value on the property, thereby increase the property taxes again?

Quinn Minute - Good Manners

Did you know that 4,000 years ago people lived without rules? With no restrictions, imagine the chaos, imagine the confusion... imagine the fun.That changed when Babylon’s King Hammurabi pulled out his ball-point chisel and carved his 282law Code.

Quinn Minute - Multi Talented

My dog gets excited when I say the word “dog park.” He knows he’ll see friends there.But yesterday was different. There was only one other mixed-breed dog, working with his owner. “Your dog appears really alert,” I said. “Does he do tricks?”“Sure,” the guy said.

Public cynicism regarding higher education is up

People tend to be increasingly cynical about higher education.Tuition and fees have increased markedly in the last 40 years, more than doubled, according to Bankrate. Equally troubling, many students leave college without a diploma and still have substantial debt.