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TxDOT officials should consider using scrapped project funds to protect Loop 360 bicyclists
Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
We commend Texas Department of Transportation officials for recently deciding to scrap its ill-advised plan to install “Michigan lefts” along Loop 360.
Array of events planned throughout summer at Westbank libraries
Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
The Westbank libraries are excited to present the 2012 Summer Reading Program for the whole family.
Hard work pays off with workable deal to purchase wastewater system
Friday, May 18, 2012 |
Finally, after nearly three years of negotiations, the Lower Colorado River Authority has accepted our offer to purchase our wastewater system.
Voter ID law remains on hold pending legal action
Friday, May 18, 2012 |
Before and after the passage of Senate Bill 14 by the Texas Legislature in 2011, the new voter identification legislation was labeled discriminatory by its opponents (Democrats) but a necessary tool to prevent fraud by its supporters (Republicans).
Kudos for Rollingwood candidates’ willingness to serve
Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
Congratulations to all of the winners in the Rollingwood municipal election Saturday and also to the candidates who came up on the short end of the vote count.
Picayune winning Sweepstakes at contest just what the doctor ordered
Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
No one on our talented staff needs an award to feel fulfilled by the work we do, but it sure beats the alternative.
NCL members likely not to forget Mother’s Day
Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
As Sunday fast approaches, we hope that a story on Page A3 is a reminder of the importance of a close, long lasting relationship with one of the most important people in our lives, our mother.
Merits trial ordered in case pitting state, health care providers
Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
Three movements occurred last week in a legal battle over whether the state of Texas will allow health services to be rendered by Planned Parenthood affiliate clinics under the federal and state funded Women’s Health Program. * On April 30, Austin U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel granted an injunction requested by the clinics to prevent the state from stopping them from serving enrollees — low-income women who do not have health insurance. * Later on April 30, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jerry Smith granted the state’s request for a stay of the district court’s injunction. * And on May 4, a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based Fifth Circuit lifted Judge Smith’s stay of the injunction until a trial on merits can be heard.
Campaign literature should maintain respectful dialog
Thursday, May 3, 2012
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When I ran for mayor four years ago, I pledged to do my best to end the rancorous bickering that had plagued West Lake Hills for the previous two years – and, for the most part, I believe the City Council and I have achieved that goal.
Lyn Weingarten’s record of service qualifies her for City Council
Thursday, May 3, 2012 |
In 1991, I became the only native-born city council member ever elected in West Lake Hills.