Clark Thurmond-Linda Scarborough News Staff Listing
Publisher Clark Thurmond and Linda Scarborough lead the Wilco Sun operation with editors and reporters including Katherine Anthony Nalani Naylan Kaitlyn Wilkes Abbey Archer and Kathryn Manasco. Management and production roles are listed with Wilcosun.com contact points for departments.
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Trump again for America a veteran voice weighs in
A Vietnam veteran and conservative retiree urges giving Donald Trump another chance over Biden Harris. He criticizes current military leadership and DEI, cites Afghanistan withdrawal, and supports Pete Hegseth and Kennedy on vaccines but urges rigorous testing. He favors term limits for career politicians and warns of future policy risks.
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Fire danger in central Texas prompts planning push
Jim Loud of Lago Vista urges action on wildfire risk similar to southern California. He questions if Central Texas governments are planning and enforcing fire roads, vegetation restrictions, and building limits amid extreme drought to prevent a blaze spanning from west Austin to Temple or Waco.
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Carter's Legacy and FEMA Role Amid California Fires
Jimmy Carter presided over FEMA's creation and a funeral tribute opens notes on his achievements while California battles wildfires. A Washington Post column questions Trump's potential handling of disaster aid, referencing past threats to withhold funds from blue states. Biden pledges 180 days of federal support as fires burn. GLADYS KENNEDY
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Gladys Kennedy
Brad Sturman Inspires With January 8 2025 Coverage
A reader from Wilco Superior Court Veterans Treatment Court praises Brad Sturman for a January 8 2025 article, calling it inspiring and fortifying for veterans. The note commends the writer’s fortitude and resilience amid negativity from New York.
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How to Submit Letters to The Williamson County Sun
Readers are invited to email letters to opinion wilcosun com with the letter in plain email text. Include name address and a daytime phone number. Submissions become property of The Williamson County Sun and may be edited for length and clarity.
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A Turnaround Ahead for a Caring Presidency
The author urges a new administration to honor the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, contrasting four years under Biden with Trump’s first term. It argues Trump faced real and imagined threats, claims the country was better off then, and envisions a return to strong governance and national greatness.
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Letter guidelines on respectful public discourse
A brief guidance piece outlines how to write letters under 350 words. It advises against accusing private individuals or groups while allowing polite critique of government entities. It stresses citing sources for facts and data, avoiding personal attacks, and banning hateful or demeaning language.
Williamson County weighs new district court as caseload grows
The commission discusses adding a new criminal district court to speed case flow amid growth. An alternative judge proposal was rejected, while District Attorney Shawn Dick and Judge Donna King push for quicker processing. Growth includes new headquarters opening by 2026 and space shifts after Justice Center and jail projects.
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