Freethought San Marcos: A column
by LAMAR W. HANKINS

Evolution is science, but most Americans don’t understand it. Only 39% of Americans accept the theory of evolution, while nearly all probably accept the theory …

Freethought San Marcos: A column
by LAMAR W. HANKINS

For many years, city councils around the country have allowed their meetings to be used to promote Christianity, mostly of the evangelical kind. In 2009, we …

Freethought San Marcos: A column
by LAMAR W. HANKINS

Sixty years into the health care-for-all debate, some people continue to call health insurance reform socialism. If, by socialism, such people means that the control and …

Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe writes, “We have a leader in Austin who understands and represents the pressing needs of our district and our community.”

Freethought San Marcos: A column
by LAMAR W. HANKINS
Malcolm Nance has a plan to defeat al Queda. His approach diverges significantly from the military paradigm that has driven America’s foreign policy for decades. His new book …

Texas State University’s Merge Dance Company will host internationally recognized dance company Lux Boreal for a performance of “Del Otro Lado” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Evans Auditorium at Texas State University.

Peter Stern of Driftwood writes, “Patrick Rose has a lot of potential as a leader. It’s too bad he does not use it for the community good.”

Stephen Kinslow, the President of the Austin Community College district, has begun anew the effort to convince San Marcos area taxpayers that we should be willing to allow ACC to tax us so that residents from the SMCISD area can receive a lower tuition cost than is paid by out-of-district students.

Sue Bellows of Buda writes, “Because Jeff is willing to listen to all segments of our community and their various interests, and because he is able to make independent, intelligent decisions based on the information he has gathered, he will continue to improve Hays County by serving as County Judge.”

Jim McMeans of Wimberley writes, “The time has come for young Patrick Rose to exit the State Legislature. Patrick has led a charmed life as a politician. He is supported by big money interests in Houston and Austin. He has ignored the concerns of his District, while doing special favors for his big campaign contributors.”