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Vote ‘FOR’ local control
You’re probably familiar with Texas’ system of school funding known as recapture, but more commonly referred to as the “Robin Hood plan,” wherein school districts with higher tax bases send funds t...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Amnesty for illegal immigrants is not the solution
By Jose Aliseda State Representative Let us suppose for a moment, that you are the victim of a theft of a substantial amount of money. Let’s suppose further, that you know who the perpetrators are....
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hey, TXDOT, this is killing us
Three of Beeville Publishing Co.’s community newspapers serve four counties directly involved in the Eagle Ford Shale petroleum play. And all too frequently now, each issue seems to carry a story o...
Feb 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fracking means energy security
By David E. Roberts Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Marathon Oil Corporation October 12, 2011 -- The continued development and application of advanced technologies has led...
Oct 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Guest Editorial: Courthouse restoration: Responses submitted to seven questions
The Karnes Countywide submitted a list of seven questions to Karnes County citizens who have taken a public stance on the issue of courthouse restoration. Karnes County Historical Commission Chairm...
Sep 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Courthouse restoration: Responses submitted to seven questions
The Karnes Countywide submitted a list of seven questions to Karnes County citizens who have taken a public stance on the issue of courthouse restoration. The people who were asked to submit respon...
Aug 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Take a moment
by Cathy Passmore
Jul 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Take a moment and think back once again about the sacrifices our ancestors made to get us where we are today. You’ve read or heard about the difficulties the first settlers and early arrivers under...
Save the courthouse
Jun 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
At the next Commissioners Court meeting, June 30th, at 9 a.m. our Karnes County Commissioners Court will have the opportunity to show their commitment to saving the courthouse and utilizing the $61...
New judge marginalizing importance of office
Jun 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Karnes Countywide has tried to interview Karnes County Judge Barbara Shaw several times over the past several weeks and Judge Shaw has not returned our calls or responded to our emails. There a...
Bus safety cannot take a back seat any longer
by U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
May 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The summer driving season is about to begin. With gas prices approaching $4.00 a gallon, more Americans will likely turn to buses as an economical and affordable alternative to traveling by car. ...