‘26 state races: Railroad Commissioner

‘ 26 state races: Railroad Commissioner PROGRESSIVE VIEWS EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles where Progressive View writers explain what various statewide offices do. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is celebrating 135 years as the state’s oldest and first regulatory agency. In 1891, Gov. Jim Hogg saw an abusive … Read more

Debunking five common Social Security myths

FINANCIAL FOCUS Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread myths about how it works can lead to confusion, unnecessary worry and poor planning decisions. Here’s the truth behind five of the most common misconceptions. Myth 1: Social Security is going broke. You’ve probably heard this one, but … Read more

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Time to repeal Citizens United Editor, The almighty dollar. That’s what elections in our country have come down to, since the Supreme Court ruling of 2010, stating that corporations are people, and big money donors can buy candidates. That’s the ruling called “Citizens United.” We have seen it unfold right before our eyes. Elon Musk … Read more

AREA CRIME REPORTS

LAW ENFORCEMENT The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830-249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249-9721 … Read more

Foundation spells out flood recovery priorities

KERRVILLE — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Thursday announced its flood recovery priorities for communities affected by the July floods, committing $18 million to support emergency financial assistance, case management, housing recovery and small business recovery across the Texas Hill Country. The Foundation’s recovery investments combine donor-approved funds from the 2025 flood … Read more