Then again, I could be wrong

As a local newspaper publisher, I’ve been accused by entire political parties and by individual candidates. I’ve been told I promote one person more than another, or that I’m targeting someone unfairly. It’s a good thing I’ve developed a thick skin over the years—and an even stronger sense of forgiveness—because these accusations come with the territory of running a community paper. I’m also an American. That means I have the same rights as every other American citizen to exp

With almost 175k Subscribers on YouTube, The Real Slim Sherri is a YouTube streamer that is now on tour that has been named the “Gen X Takeover.” Sherri has taken the Gen X rhetoric to a new stage, a live stage as a comedian and has audiences rolling in the isles. I do wonder if she has a garden hose on stage or uses bottled water. Promo Photo | Robertson County News I’m part of Generation X, and if you spend any time on social media, you know exactly what that means. Our gre

Texas registered sex offender, Terrance Kennard Freeman, 31 of Hearne, smiling for the TxDPS cameras as he complies to sex offender...

From 1991, a photo of the I Can’t Believe it’s YOGURT! building as it sat the morning after fire fighters cleared the scene. Inside the...

Political activist Charlie Kirk. "Assassination is the premeditated murder of a person, often a public figure like a political leader,...

A sight that shook Americans to the very core. The South Tower of the World Trade Center just after 8:00 a.m. on September 11, 2001 is...

A Memorable August Day in Kansas City It was the kind of August day that Kansas City remembers for years—a summer sun dropping over the...

On July 30, 1945, in the waning days of World War II, the USS Indianapolis met a tragic fate in the Philippine Sea—one of the worst naval...

State lawmakers have just 30 days to address 18 agenda items in hopes of aligning with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities. Abbott has...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it is a present-day tool, already embedded in the workflows of modern...

I don’t know Susan Ruland well. In fact, I’ve only met her a couple of times and have spent far more time talking with her husband,...

In my recent editorial about public transparency and government agencies, I opened with this line: I’m facing a dilemma—one I’ve dealt...

Understanding the Tradition of Trail Rides Every few months, a familiar scene unfolds across Texas. An open pasture or backroad trail...

Every year, the Texas Press Association holds its annual Better Newspaper Contest—a tradition in the industry that many community...

The Importance of Public Notices I’m facing a dilemma—one I’ve dealt with for years. Before I lay it out, I ask you to keep two things in...

I had not changed the headline to my own column for two consecutive issues. I felt stupid the first week, but the second week I had to...

If you’re a fan of those DIY renovation shows where a smiling couple turns a crumbling house into a Pinterest palace in 30 minutes flat,...

Since returning to Robertson County on February 1, life has been a whirlwind—both personally and professionally. It’s hard to believe...

I’ve been asked the same question more than a dozen times this week regarding my open letter to the Hearne ISD School Board about the...

Early in my career, the first newspaper I owned was my hometown publication in Johnson City, Texas, where I graduated from high school. I...