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Doug Toney
Is it time to consider consolidation?
Has the time come to consider combining Comal and New Braunfels into a single, countywide school district?
November 01, 2009
County needs a more secure justice center
Is the debate about the justice center or a need to create a hot-button issue for the next county judge race?
September 27, 2009
HEB frustration proves how fortunate we are
The fact that we're concerned about the HEB layout, and not whether there is food on the shelves, proves how fortunate we are.
September 20, 2009
President’s speech: Why are we so afraid?
Allowing children to hear the president's message and critique it for themselves will help them to become responsible citizens.
September 06, 2009
The fine line between abuse, discipline
In New Zealand, the issue of spanking has become a national debate.
August 02, 2009
Is crime the new normal?
if the tourists went away today, New Braunfels would not instantly turn into the no-need-to-lock-your-car small town it once was.
July 19, 2009
Downtown street suggestions make no sense
City officials better hope the ideas get a whole bunch better on how to redesign and revitalize downtown.
May 31, 2009
Take advantage of our great community
In case you haven’t noticed, New Braunfels has turned into a first-rate recreation destination.
May 17, 2009
Treat nation's flag with respect
Do you fly a United States flag on Memorial Day?
May 10, 2009
Flu response shows history may not repeat
Comal County Health Authority Dr. Dorothy Overman this past week said 35,000 people die of the flu each year in the United States.
May 03, 2009
Good Samaritan vanquishes father's fears
When the phone rings after midnight, it’s usually not good news.
April 19, 2009
Political chicanery doesn't stop shield law
This past week, a milestone might have occurred for those concerned with public accountability and transparency of government, and a free press.
April 05, 2009
Hunter delivers signs of patriotism
Mike Root is a professional hunter and guide. And he might have the most grit of any man you would ever meet.
March 29, 2009
Memories, empathy revealed in Galveston trip
When driving down Interstate 45 toward the island, you start seeing the debris and the tarps over roofs at the edge of the mainland.
February 22, 2009
Rister not unaccustomed to raising eyebrows
The executive director of the Texas Legislative Council, Milton Rister, has a history of raising a few eyebrows with his behavior.
February 08, 2009
Don't blame messenger for doomed parking
This past week, New Braunfels City Councilman Mark Goodner, District 2, took the Herald-Zeitung to task for being a “messenger of doom.”
February 01, 2009
Toney: Change torch passes to new generation
“I’m so proud of our country!” was the text message that popped up on my phone inauguration night. My 22-year-old son was the author.
January 25, 2009
Resolve that 2009 rains dividends
So what’s on your wish list/resolutions for 2009?
January 04, 2009
2008 tough, but Herald-Zeitung still strong
Are you looking forward to New Year’s, and especially, the end of 2008?
December 28, 2008
We must work together to ensure good manners
Whatever happened to manners and the obligation to be polite, among both adults and children?
December 21, 2008
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