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Commentary: Still waiting for Trump to condemn Putin over Navalny death

I try and avoid writing about Donald Trump, even though I voted for him twice. But sometimes you cannot avoid the elephant in the room, literally. As a preface, I have to admit that I … more

By Christine Flowers, Guest Columnist | 2/29/24

Commentary: Will forgiving college debt win or lose votes?

President Biden recently sent an email to 153,000 student-loan borrowers reminding them to vote for him this autumn. Actually, his email said that he is going to put America into even more hock … more

By Tom Purcell, Guest Columnist | 2/29/24

Commentary: Becoming a Swiftie Dad, and other skills I’ve learned

Having raised three daughters, I’ve gained, in the words of Liam Neeson, “a very particular set of skills.” Unfortunately, none of these skills would be useful in the event of an … more

By Jase Graves, Guest Columnist | 3/7/24

Commentary: Break the cycle of poverty, mental illness and prison

During my time in prison, I lived in hell. I witnessed horrific abuse, suffered from a critical lack of mental health care, and was treated as less than human. Guards even taunted inmates that we … more

By Matthew Rosing, Guest Columnist | 3/7/24

LETTER: Political Primaries and Caucuses

Dear Editor: A political primary is a preliminary election in which the registered voters of a political party nominate candidates for office. The key word here is preliminary. The current … more

3/7/24

Commentary: Sunshine Week: Taking a stand against public information blackouts

Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials — and hold them accountable. Sunshine Week, taking place March 10-16, recognizes the … more

By Kelley Shannon, Guest Columnist | 3/14/24

Commentary: What does spring break mean to you?

You probably crave a break from my patented “sour grapes” routine, but we must face facts: spring break (a.k.a. Easter break, a.k.a. mid-term break, a.k.a. “unwind, rejuvenate, have … more

By Danny Tyree, Guest Columnist | 3/14/24

Commentary: More for them, less for us

In his State of the Union address, President Biden called out “massive executive pay” and vowed to “make big corporations and the very wealthy finally pay their share” of … more

By Sarah Anderson, William Rice and Zachary Tashman, Guest Columnists | 3/21/24

Commentary: Texas off base to go after Catholic halfway house

When Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro engaged in a legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor over their refusal to subsidize birth control for their employees, I got very angry. As a … more

By Christine Flowers, Guest Columnist | 3/24/24

Commentary: To win, the GOP needs to say what its for, not against

Republicans are never going to impeach Joe Biden. I wish more Republicans would beat that fact into their skulls. Just as Democrats weren’t able to impeach Donald Trump because they … more

By Michael Reagan, Guest Columnist | 3/28/24

Commentary: I help seniors get health care. Shouldn't I be able to afford my own?

As a federal customer service representative, I help seniors access the health care they need through Medicare. I often handle hundreds of calls per day to sign people up, answer their questions, … more

By Christina Jimenez, Guest Columnist | 3/28/24

LETTER: What happened to the Bell District?

Dear Editor: After nearly nine years since the passing of the Bond Issue to build the (Bell Boulevard redevelopment project) there is only a partially built library. more

3/28/24

Commentary: Big pharma’s song and dance

The earworm “1-8-7-7 Kars 4 Kids” always struck me as a stellar example of how insufferable advertising can be when its creators really put their minds to it. The organization behind the … more

By Peter Funt, Guest Columnist | 4/4/24

Commentary: Am I overthinking slang?

As a writer, I can’t deny harboring an appreciation for the richness of slang, metaphors, similes and colloquialisms. And yet…there’s something not quite rational about the … more

By Danny Tyree, Guest Columnist | 4/4/24

Commentary: What’s with all the big stuff?

After years of trying to develop what he called a “premium” hamburger, McDonald’s CFO Ian Borden surprised no one the other day by announcing that the company's new focus is not … more

By Peter Funt, Guest Columnist | 4/11/24

Commentary: Reading more books is good for America

When I read about the “silent book club” trend, it filled me with instant calm and hope. As it goes, in 2012, two friends in San Francisco came up with the idea for a non-formal … more

By Tom Purcell, Guest Columnist | 4/11/24

The Rouse Raiders hold their state semifinalist trophy following the Class 5A UIL girls soccer state semifinal game between the Rouse Raiders and the Aledo Bearcats at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas, on April 13, 2017. Aledo won 3-2 in overtime. The Rouse girls are returning to the state tournament this Thursday for a Class 5A semifinal match against Frisco Wakeland.

Three Leander ISD soccer teams reach state tournament

Three Leander ISD soccer teams will compete for a state championship this weekend, with teams from Vandegrift, Rouse and Glenn all advancing to the state tournament. The Rouse girls are the only … more

Staff Reports | 4/10/24

Austin FC midfielder Sebastián Driussi (10) moves the ball during Saturday's 4-3 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Driussi has either scored or assisted in the game winning goal in all five of the club's come-from-behind victories at Q2 Stadium.

Driussi scores last-minute game winner to lift Austin FC to second straight victory

Austin FC captain Sebastián Driussi scored the latest goal in Club history in the 101st minute to lift Austin FC to a 4-3 win against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. … more

Staff Reports | 4/8/24

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