Opinion

the added safety bonus when press is a woman.

— Larry Landaker

There are many attractions in Wimberley — from the natural resources of the parks to the well-tended store fronts and restaurants.

Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand.

As a young, female journalist, I’m used to expecting the unexpected, being prepared to jump at a moment’s notice. But when a man put his hands on me at a city council meeting last week, I froze.

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders

By the time you read this article, the longest day of the year will have passed on June 21.

The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

Recently, I attended a seminar offered by the Wimberley Birding Society and other sponsors.

Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are at odds over how to deliver more than $17 billion in property tax relief, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

As the days get longer, the early summer flowers appear.

The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred.

When visiting the Wimberley Post Office, take a few minutes to enjoy the beautiful landscaping, especially the wildflowers in the bed out front.