Viewpoint/Editorial

On Saturday, April 25, Mark Duff, former forester for the Texas A&M Forest Service; Bartlett Tree Experts; members of the Sanderlin family; and guests gathered at the historic Rio Frio Landmark Oak. Every few years, a group of arborists and climbers volunteer their time to care for the tree which has withstood drought, winds, disease, and other natural happenings. No […]

As the National Day of Prayer approaches and is announced in different circles you will hear varied responses. There are quiet and polite but uninterested responses along with the ones that spark conversations of the need for prayer. Especially for our children and for our nation. In contrast one comment I’ve recently heard often is “forget about thoughts and prayers, […]

10 Years ago Thursday, April 28, 2016 Wilson’s farm stores delightful treats – Just off River Road in Concan lies a 9-acre parcel of land from which many good things come – herbal extracts, jams, butters and pies, all of which are hand-made by Nanette Wilson, owner and operator of Frio Farm. Nestled along the banks of the Frio River, […]

Former Robb fourth-grade teacher Mercedes Salas has spent more than three years in therapy, trying to come to terms with the horror that unfolded directly across the hallway from her classroom 106, and the fact that the 18-year-killer attacked the same classroom 111 in which Salas had taught him eight years earlier. The teacher’s therapist counseled her to put the […]

10 Years ago Thursday, April 21, 2016 Uvalde event raises $20K for cancer society – Dozens of cancer survivors proved they have a lot of fight left as they walked the first lap of the 2016 Uvalde Relay for Life event to Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song.” The celebration of life took place Friday at the Uvalde County Fairplex from 6 […]

Readings: Acts 2:36-41, Ps 23, 1 Pt 2:20-25, Jn 10:1-10 For this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps.” Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. The readings are about Jesus the Good Shepherd who leads his flock away from danger into abundant life. This applies to pastors […]

William Ross “Bill” Mitchell, a 37-year-old with minimal political experience, launched his public service career when he chose to run for Uvalde County judge in 1985. No one, not even Mitchell himself, could have envisioned what that decision would mean for the next four decades. It led to what became the longest-tenured Texas county judgeship in Lone Star State history. […]

Not long ago, I was hiking to the top of a steep hill. I took a step upward and all of a sudden, my arms were swinging around as I tried to get my balance. I am sure I looked pretty funny trying not to fall down, however, I just could not find a firm place to step. As I […]