Journalism for a better future—in your community

Body Last week was National Newspaper Week (the 85th such observance since the industry launched the annual week-long promotion in the United States and Canada), and I’d like to take a little time and space to take stock of what this means for you, our readers.

Trio of judges to rule on congressional map

Body AUSTIN— The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 congressional map are asking a panel of three federal judges to block using the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the March midterms.

2025 Community Calendar

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Mower fun than bumper cars?

Body Mower fun than bumper cars?Remember bumper cars? Do they still exist? I just loved the whole experience. Wham! It didn’t matter much who you hit as long as you hit somebody. Wham! Wham!

In-state tuition guidance creating confusion

Body AUSTIN— Advocates for undocumented college students claim some students have been told incorrectly they are no longer eligible for low in-state tuition rates, the Texas Tribune reports. They are asking for clear guidance on the issue.

Not my truck, Lord

Body  This month’s guest columnist is Kelly Gordon, a retired teacher who now works part-time as a UIL academic coordinator in Borden County. Kelly and her husband, a retired principal, met at Texas Tech when both were in the Goin’ Band from Raiderland.

DPS officers arrest thousands of undocumented immigrants

Body AUSTIN— In an operation being called “Lone Star 2.0,” more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety officers this year, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune.

Sharing some recent reads

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMMy mother was a reader.The 1930s and forties rural setting nurtured this: no television and no neighbors, with nightly radio and a Saturday trip to town as the rare outlets to the world.

2025 Community Calendar

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Abbott limits THC products to those 21 and older

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— After two special sessions ended without lawmakers agreeing on how to regulate the state’s THC market, Gov.