New Braunfels Herald‑Zeitung Origins and Leadership
The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung traces its roots to the 1852 New Braunfels Zeitung and the 1890 Herald, merging in 1957 and issuing bilingual editions through 1958. Doug Toney serves as Editor and Publisher, with Margaret Edmonson as Managing Editor and Bill O’Connell as News Editor.
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Community groups mark milestones with weekend celebrations
The New Braunfels Community Service Center celebrates 25 years with a Saturday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. event at 132 Caddell Lane. Funds come from United Way, Comal County, churches and donors, supporting food, clothing, referrals and programs like ESL and GED. The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce also marks its 81st annual meeting at the Civic Center with a Bessering Award ceremony, dinner from Clear Springs Catering, and a $200 drawing.
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History highlights on January 21 through the ages
Highlights mark pivotal events on January 21 across history, including Alger Hiss’s perjury conviction in 1950, Louis XVI’s execution in 1793, Jefferson Davis’s Senate resignation in 1861, Kiwanis Club’s 1915 Detroit founding, Lenin’s death in 1924, Orwell’s London death in 1950, Nautilus launch in 1954, and the Concorde entry into service in 1976.
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CISD bond decisions should be based on full facts
John Bertelsen representing District 4 on the Comal Independent School District board argues that bond planning must reflect verified information. He notes the administration did not promise a west of U.S. 281 elementary, supports Bond Proposition No. 1, opposes Proposition No. 2, and calls for informing the public of Bond Plan No. 2 issues and costs before a special election.
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Potshot Language and Political Rhetoric From the Campaign Trail
The piece mocks modern political speech from Bush and Quayle era figures, noting opaque nonanswers and scripted lines. It contrasts past clarity, cites Reagan and Clinton lines, and references critics like Gore and Ivins while quoting sources from The Dallas Morning News and The Financial Times.
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