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San Marcos CISD voters pick two trustees today

Polls will be opened until 7 p.m. today for election of two San Marcos CISD at-large trustees.

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Letter: Cutler brings professionalism to sheriff’s office

Editor: I had the honor of serving the San Marcos/Hays County community as a police officer for more than 20 years before retiring last year from the San Marcos Police Department as a commander. During that time, I worked very closely with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office including being one of the first members and [...]

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Texas inmate has long history of running for office

A Texas inmate on Tuesday picked up a surprising 41 percent of the vote in the West Virginia Democratic primary against President Barack Obama, who finished with 59 percent. His surprising popularity has generated national media attention, but it’s hardly the first political rodeo for the federal inmate.

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Election 2012 Video: 22nd District Judge GOP debate (David Glickler vs. Ronnie Dickens vs. Bruce Boyer vs. David Nigh)

Four Republican candidates in the May 29 primary for 22nd State District Judge discuss who will git tough on crime and who has the most experience relevant to the bench. They are vying to replace Charles Ramsay, who is retiring.

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Election 2012 Video: Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner debate (Will Conley vs. Sam Brannon)

Running for re-election, Will Conley faces challenger Sam Brannon in a heated debate over, above all else, which man is trustworthy.

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Election 2012 Video: Hays County Sheriff GOP debate (Gary Cutler vs. Tommy Ratliff)

In a replay of their nasty 2010 campaign, Sheriff Gary Cutler and former Sheriff Tommy Ratliff are again fighting each other for the sheriff’s badge.

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Letter: Arredondo ‘energetic, insightful and bold’ school board candidate

MICHAEL OCCHIALINI writes to endorse Juan Miguel Arredondo for San Marcos CISD trustee, saying the recent SMHS grad understands challenges facing the district.

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Live Feed: Hays County 2012 primary debate

Dozens of candidates for public office are expected at tonight’s San Marcos Area League of Women Voters forum, traditionally the most heavily attended — and most exciting — event each local election cycle.

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Paul joins son, Cruz at huge Austin rally

Father and son lawmakers Ron and Rand Paul, along with U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz, gathered at the Capitol on Sunday to woo Tea Party voters and remind them as the primary election draws near that — in their view — their campaigns most align with the party’s conservative values.

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Letter: Will Conley the ‘steady hand Hays County needs’

Former State Rep. RICK GREEN says insurgent Republicans will ruin their revolution if they pick “poor leadership simply because we want change.”

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