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ROBERTSON COUNTY
Vol.139 • ISSUE 35
Website Updated Thursday
August 28, 2025
News
Then again, I could be wrong
Where Music Met the Land
It was the kind of August day that Kansas City remembers for years—a summer sun dropping over the steel and glass of Livestrong Sporting...
Dennis Phillips
Aug 133 min read
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A Tragic Anniversary: Remembering the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
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...
Dennis Phillips
Aug 23 min read
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State law makers return for special legislative session
State lawmakers have just 30 days to address 18 agenda items in hopes of aligning with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities. Abbott has...
Dennis Phillips
Jul 223 min read
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Embracing AI with Accountability in Community Journalism
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it is a present-day tool, already embedded in the workflows of modern...
Dennis Phillips
Jul 173 min read
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Because in Robertson County, we care about others and we show it
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,...
Dennis Phillips
Jul 92 min read
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A Little Clarity on Public-Interest Advertising
In my recent editorial about public transparency and government agencies, I opened with this line: I’m facing a dilemma—one I’ve dealt...
Dennis Phillips
Jul 23 min read
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Texas Trail Rides: Balancing Tradition and Safety
Understanding the Tradition of Trail Rides Every few months, a familiar scene unfolds across Texas. An open pasture or backroad trail...
Dennis Phillips
Jun 293 min read
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What TPA Awards really mean to a community
Every year, the Texas Press Association holds its annual Better Newspaper Contest—a tradition in the industry that many community...
Dennis Phillips
Jun 263 min read
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Understanding the Dilemma of Transparency in Local News
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...
Dennis Phillips
Jun 154 min read
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Can I please change this headline, seriously
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...
Dennis Phillips
Jun 122 min read
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DIY is not as easy as it looks
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,...
Dennis Phillips
Jun 52 min read
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What a Couple of Weeks It Has Been
Since returning to Robertson County on February 1, life has been a whirlwind—both personally and professionally. It’s hard to believe...
Dennis Phillips
May 282 min read
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Did I stir a hornet’s nest?
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...
Dennis Phillips
May 223 min read
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Simply Disappointed
Early in my career, the first newspaper I owned was my hometown publication in Johnson City, Texas, where I graduated from high school. I...
Dennis Phillips
May 153 min read
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Can I possibly add one more thing to my plate?
I can take on one more responsibility, even though I already have a full plate. For many years, I have worked for various newspaper...
Dennis Phillips
May 73 min read
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One More Song for Jeff Munson
Sometimes, it is a moment in time you don’t want to ever forget. This past Sunday, I walked into Jeff Fest at the Pony Express with one...
Dennis Phillips
May 13 min read
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We are not affiliated with Laura Chesner in any way
A former employee of the Robertson County News, Laura Chesner, has suggested that the Robertson County News is affiliated with her blog...
Dennis Phillips
Apr 233 min read
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Full-tilt, this has been a crazy week for the newspaper and Robco
It has been an amazing week at the newspaper, let me tell you. When I returned motivated and energized, I had no idea the void that...
Dennis Phillips
Apr 163 min read
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It might not look like much yet, but it’s home
When I arrived in Robertson County in 2012, both the newspaper office and I were in temporary spaces. I ended up buying a home for myself...
Dennis Phillips
Apr 93 min read
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There are more of us than you know
In 2020, the community newspaper industry, like many other industries, faced significant challenges due to the impact of COVID-19. The...
Dennis Phillips
Apr 23 min read
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