Serving up great causes
by Chip Latcham
03:00 PM, Friday, May 17
We realize that Mother’s Day has already passed, but this weekend presents additional opportunities for families to provide lunch so moms (and dads) won’t have to cook. In addition to some interesting community events, ranging from the opening rec...

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Well, that’s fortunate
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Skaters gonna skate
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Our recommendations in primary runoff races
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11:14 AM, Thursday, July 26
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Fire marshal position flawed from start in design
As the saga of the Beeville-Bee County fire marshal winds down with the resignation of James Barrie this week, the id...
03:23 PM, Friday, July 20
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Whoa now, chief
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Learn from their mistakes
“California tumbles into the sea That’ll be the day I go Back to Annandale” – Steely Dan “My Old School” It seems th...
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City, Chamber really need to come to terms for all our sakes
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Family-oriented Fourth
Fifty years ago, Beeville area residents were celebrating Independence Day with a barbecue meal at the American Legio...
04:58 PM, Tuesday, July 03
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Coated with kindness
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Reminiscent of Nixon
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Be vigilant, protect your town
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