To the Editor: Recently, Eric Green was kind enough to attempt to rebuff a letter I wrote to explain why Texas is still a much more attractive state to reside than heavily taxed states such as California that has a State Income Tax. I admit, I may have gotten my terminology somewhat incorrect, but not the bottom line.

That Little Voice Is this an ending or a beginning, or both? Tension and relief ooze from my shoulders as I wave goodbye to family members backing their pickups out of my driveway. Must be the way that last dollop of toothpaste feels when it’s squeezed from a rolled and twisted tube.” Starting with the death of my husband six days ago and ending with today’s funeral for Dad the horrendous week has depleted my bucket of energy and resolve.

Just about all the gardeners I run into recently tell me things like “my garden played out” or “I gave up on my garden.” I know, the drought and heat make it hard to keep a garden alive this time of year.

T EXAS History When the lukewarm trail of a horse thief led the Karnes County sheriff to the Cortez place on Jul. 19, 1901, retired Texas Ranger Brack Morris and two of his deputies dropped by to ask a few questions.

C APITAL Highlights Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.

Those that forget the past are doomed to repeat it. That’s the philosophy that is guiding us as we embark on this summer of stories looking back at The Chicken Ranch closure 50 years ago.

To the Editor: As a resident of La Grange for 20 years I am tired of reading or hearing about the infamous Chicken Ranch..

To the Editor: Judge Ed Janecka was right in his June 30 letter to the editor, our local tax assessor is not to blame for the exorbitant valuations we received this year. They are just following orders handed down to them from the State Comptroller’s office.

To the Editor: Over the years, people have sung songs both in times of joy and sorrow. Our early church fathers are best remembered for implementing congregational hymns into their services.

To the Editor: Amid all the news concerning the downfall of St. Mark’s Hospital, we in Fayette County witnessed the discontinuing service of Air Evac helicopter service.