Opinion

— Hilda V. Carpenter, PhD

By the time you read this article, the longest day of the year will have passed on June 21.

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders

As a young, female journalist, I’m used to expecting the unexpected, being prepared to jump at a moment’s notice. But when a man put his hands on me at a city council meeting last week, I froze.

The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

Recently, I attended a seminar offered by the Wimberley Birding Society and other sponsors.

As the days get longer, the early summer flowers appear.

Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are at odds over how to deliver more than $17 billion in property tax relief, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

When visiting the Wimberley Post Office, take a few minutes to enjoy the beautiful landscaping, especially the wildflowers in the bed out front.

The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred.