Commentary & Opinion
The General Election: voter apathy, runoffs, and reminders that the playing field is pocked with pot holes and steep slopes
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Serial candidates recycle themselves onto the ballot
THE MAYOR’S RACE: Issues focus on water quality, quantity, and delivery; ethics; and restoring confidence in City government
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Ten candidates, seven responses; un-edited answers are printed verbatim and without grammatical correction
Santa Maria Journal
My granddaughters used to forget a toy, a moño, or a precious little sweater at my house; now it’s an eyelash curler
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What they really left behind is what they always have – the wonder that ever I could love anyone as much as I do those two nenas
Government and Politics
District 6, a field of five candidates: Viswanath, Dueñas, Laurel, Baldazo, and King
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Early voting: Oct. 24 – Nov. 4; Election Day. Nov. 8
Government and Politics
Perez, Lugo, Cigarroa, and Wickstrom on District 3 City Council ballot
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Diverse candidate backgrounds: court coordinator, lawman, community activist, and restaurateur
Government and Politics
Ricardo Rangel, Daisy Campos Rodriguez square off for Council District 2
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Nov. 8 General Election will decide who will take on the needs of this growing sector of the City.
Government and Politics
Read here: Q&A for District 1 City Council candidates
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Here are the District 1 responses by candidates Gigi Rodriguez, Maxine Rebeles, Gilbert Gonzalez, and Patty Tijerina San Miguel. Responses for all Council candidates and the Mayor are forthcoming.
Community
NOW OPEN! La Herradura in San Ygnacio
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This eatery is impeccably clean and offers a welcoming ambience
Culture
You have 5 more days to experience “The Border Is A Weapon” exhibit at the Laredo Center for the Arts
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Exhibit’s fronterizo art looks at immigration, sacrifice for a better life, and the movement of wealth
Commentary & Opinion
General Election ballot presents hope for much needed changes in city government; perhaps specter of issues decided outside of a Council meeting might rest its ugly head in the bone-yard of Open Meeting violations
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More women elected to Council could re-set civility, leave grandstanding at the door, and invite more informed discussion of issues