Don’t forget police officers killed on duty

Do you remember this tragic and horrendous story? It started on the afternoon of April 27, 2018, when a 28-year-old man in Nogales, Arizona, tried to rob a taxi driver. It eventually led to the murder of a police officer.

Biden-Harris gun control plan violates the U.S. Constitution

Since gun control legislation has stymied in Congress -- Democrats for it and the Republicans against -- the Biden-Harris administration has opted once again to legislate by executive order.

A big ‘Thank you’ offered

A big “Thank you” to all who stopped and put out a fire next to my gate on U.S. Highway 281 South on Monday, April 12.

Open Hanna Springs pool

Summer and warmer weather will soon be upon us, and school will adjourn for the year. We moved to Lometa, Lampasas County, two years ago. We were delighted to discover the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool and park.

Let’s help Lampasas grow, but not make it like Marble Falls

After spending almost a year searching for a home (acreage) with certain criteria, my husband and I (both retired) moved to Lampasas about 3½ years ago without knowing a soul in town.

Operation Christmas Child appreciates support from area

Despite a global pandemic, residents of the Mid-Texas Area shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

Silicon Valley’s smuggling apps

The mainstream media is slowly catching on to the “Open Borders, Inc.” racket. Just this week, NBC News reported that smugglers are using Facebook to advertise their services in violation of Facebook’s policy ban on human exploitation and trafficking.

Mask-wearing represents fear, not science

When I see people walking outside, often alone with no one anywhere near them, wearing a mask, my primary reactions are disappointment and sadness. I am disappointed because I expected better from my fellow Americans.

Giving false info, or no info

Why do Vice President Harris and President Biden, mainstream media, et. al., call the shooting in Atlanta a racist act? The shooter himself, a white man, stated in so many words that the six Asians and two white men were shot because they were involved with houses of ill repute.

Lobbying against taxpayers

The Texas Legislature is considering legislation that would ban the practice of local politicians using our tax dollars to lobby for legislation that we oppose. This is long overdue and badly needed.