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You have to marvel at George W. Bush’s audacious return to the national stage, not to mention his curious timing. After all, there wasn’t what you would call an overwhelming popular demand clamoring for his reappearance. Apparently even putative war criminals got to make a living. But it’s going to take more than one media-blitzing book tour to scrub his […]
Editorial: Looking at the ‘Texan’ inside President George W. Bush
Listening to the interviews with former President George W. Bush is fascinating. He is an interesting man who had a complicated presidency. It’s rare to see a man be as relaxed and at ease as is Bush — especially a man who easily was the most influential and powerful man in the world. It’s almost amusing to watch the liberal […]
Letter: Speaker selection concerns reader
Editor: Voters across the nation made a resounding statement on Nov. 2. Voters across Texas did also, giving legislators a mandate for the right kind of change. This mandate is in grave danger if Joe Straus is again elected Speaker of the House. Think back over the last legislative session. The Speaker of the House, who, although in the Republican […]
Letter: Doctor clarifies pay agreement
Editor: I read the article on the hospital board’s contract for the F.M. 775 clinic and wanted to clarify a few things. The article makes it seem that I was paid $270,000 and that was my “income guarantee.” I was employed by Dr. Jerome Kizzart from November 2009 until Feb. 10, 2010, under a recruiting agreement with the Connally Memorial […]
Get a free Girls Day Out with mammogram
Women who are due for their annual mammogram are invited to the Girls Day Out event at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Imaging Center in Alamo Heights on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each woman who receives a mammogram is invited to stay for pampering, refreshments, and women’s health education. Sergio’s Hair Salon and Spa will provide free […]
Poth Page: Paisley’s plans grand opening
POTH — Paisley’s on the Plaza, a furniture and gift boutique located on Dilworth Plaza in Poth, will hold a grand opening on Sunday, Nov. 28, from 3-8 p.m., with “Sangria at Sunset.” Owners Denise Stanfield Pruski and Lyndra Harris share a common interest in design and great style. They will offer fine furniture, antiques, and home décor, fashion accessories […]
Poth Page: Special events will take place in Poth
We are excited here in Poth with all the happy goings-on! Our Pirette volleyball team is playing in the state competition and our Pirate football team is in the playoffs. Two new stores have opened in downtown Poth this month: Paisley’s on the Plaza and Poth Food Mart, and also, a new restaurant, Marisol’s, has opened this month. There is […]
Poth Page: ‘Luke’s Wish’ Toy Drive
Luke Pollok’s wish, when he had cancer, was to “play Santa” and collect toys for the children who must spend their Christmas in the hospital. In memory of Luke, who passed away Sept. 30, 2009, from pontine glioma, also known as brain-stem glioma, or tumor, the “Luke’s Wish” Toy Drive will continue until Wednesday, Dec. 15. Unwrapped gifts or gift […]
Poth Page: Mayor counts his blessings, give thanks
To the citizens of Poth, With Thanksgiving coming tomorrow, I would like to use my forum this month to give thanks to all of the wonderful people who make Poth one of the best places to live. First off and most importantly, I want to give thanks to God. Thank you so much, Lord, for giving us a chance to […]
Voters approve school bond
STOCKDALE — The trustees of the Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) will move forward with the construction of an ag science building and junior high/high school cafeteria for the school district after voters residing within the school district approved a $3.25 million bond issue during the Nov. 2 general election. According to Stockdale ISD Superintendent Paul Darilek, the trustees canvassed […]
