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I don’t think I have ever been so excited for the Atascosa County Livestock Show. It has been such a...

Because of the opening of the Justice Center and its courts, we have an opportunity to reorganize and streamline the...

Greetings from the Mayor’s office: The legislature is in full swing in Austin and it has been brought to my...

Oh my, y’all. Have you seen Marie Kondo and her KonMar organizing/ tidying up show? My daughter in-law, Emily, suggested...

The 86th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 8 with all its customary ceremonies and recognitions— chief of which was the...

You can find the weekly police blotter at www.lytletx.org/police. Well we aren’t starting 2019 off with a bang, that is...

Years ago, when I was working as a caseworker in a public welfare program, a lady who was a client...

It’s here. As of noon on January 8, 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature has begun––and we’re off to a great...

The recent shutdown of the U.S. Government has brought great attention to the Southern Border. President Trump shut down the...

The government shutdown hurts our most vulnerable people disproportionately. This isn’t a political opinion piece; it’s about creating safety for...

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