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Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott I realize that my playing devil’s advocate on the recent announcement that the State of Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to allow schools to create clubs may offend some of my readers. I apologize, and perhaps I’m not so much playing devil’s advocate as I am issuing a bit of a warning. First, some background: Texas has launched a partnership with Turning Point USA to establish chapters of the conservative organization on every high school cam

My wife asked me, when I first considered publishing the registered sex offender list from the Texas Department of Public Safety, whether I truly thought it was a good idea. She has a way of making me look at issues from every angle, which usually means I take longer to make decisions — something that often keeps me from reacting too quickly. She said, “You are going to create a controversy with this,” and I assured her she was correct. This would create controversy — but for

Collector's could see an increase in value. The United States has officially ended production of the penny, closing more than 230 years of circulation for the one-cent coin that once played a central role in daily commerce but has now become a costly and impractical relic. The final pennies were struck Wednesday at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, bringing to an end a denomination introduced in 1793. Once capable of purchasing basic goods such as a biscuit or piece of candy, th

About six weeks ago, I proposed adding a new feature to this newspaper: a clear, accessible listing of registered sex offenders living in and around Robertson County. The idea was simple, but important. Yes, most people can go online to the Texas Department of Public Safety website and search the statewide registry. But the reality is that many in our community either do not know how, do not have the access, or never think to check. Newspapers—especially community newspapers—

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...

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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...