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Reporting on Walt Smith DWI ‘Yellow Journalism’ 09/22/2022 12:00 AM

Census says: Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group

Census says: Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group

The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.2% of the state’s population last year, while non-Hispanic white Texans made up 39.4%, as reported in the Texas Tribune. 09/22/2022 12:00 AM

Protecting our aquifers and groundwater during droughts

Protecting our aquifers and groundwater during droughts

Opinion 09/15/2022 12:00 AM

Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting

Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting

More than threefourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation. Excessive workload and inadequate pay were other major reasons that teachers are considering leaving, The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets reported. 09/15/2022 12:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Fentanyl issues stem from the top 09/08/2022 12:00 AM

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan

The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week. The Unified Transportation Plan authorizes the distribution of construction money that is expected to be available during the next decade. Within that framework, TxDOT works with elected officials and local planning organizations, as well as the public, to pick and fund the state’s highest priority transportation projects. 09/08/2022 12:00 AM

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties. Texans who were affected by the rain, which dumped more than 10 inches in Dallas, are encouraged to file insurance claims with their providers and to complete the voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey issued by the Texas Department of Emergency Management by visiting damage.tdem. texas.gov. The survey helps the state identify damage across Texas to gain an understanding of what areas were affected during the recent severe weather. 09/01/2022 12:00 AM

Farmer’s Almanac predicting a white winter

Farmer’s Almanac predicting a white winter

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders 08/24/2022 04:00 AM

When the water well stops

When the water well stops

Editor 08/18/2022 12:00 AM

Texas Press Association awards are well deserved

Texas Press Association awards are well deserved

Two articles in your latest edition should not be passed over lightly: 1. Congratulations to View Editor Dalton Sweat and other staffers for winning several statewide journalism awards including first place in General Excellence from the Texas Press Association. That is an amazing accomplishment and we are so proud of our weekly newspaper in Wimberley. 08/11/2022 12:00 AM