COMMENTARY: Is 2018 year of community bank regulatory relief?
BY CHRIS WILLISTONI can’t help but feel optimistic as I look to the months ahead in this new year. Will 2018 be the year...
COMMENTARY: Congressman defends his shutdown vote
BY U.S. REP. VICENTE GONZALEZEach one of us must make difficult choices in life. As a member of Congress, I make tough calls every...
COMMENTARY: Hold others also responsible for molestation of athletes
BY STEVE SIEBOLDFormer USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison on Wednesday, after a week in...
COMMENTARY: Inspiring students in their school of choice
BY CHRISTOPHER GOMEZAs families from across the nation share their stories of the importance of education and why school choice matters in recognition of...
COMMENTARY: College students need intellectual cross-training
BY DR. BRENT IVERSONIt’s perhaps trite to note that change in the workplace is inevitable. Many, if not most, of today’s college graduates will...
COMMENTARY: Prosecuting sanctuary city officials is unconstitutional
BY CODY WOFSYIn testimony before Congress on Jan. 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen confirmed that her agency is seeking the prosecution of...
COMMENTARY: Property tax relief and a debt plan for Texans
BY GOV. GREG ABBOTTHere in McAllen, and across the state of Texas, homeowners and businesses are being crushed by property taxes. Over the past...
COMMENTARY: Chain migration or family reunification?
BY STACIE BLAKEIt is historical fact that millions of people have come to the United States to create new lives in freedom. Immigration is...
COMMENTARY: Pharr teeing off 109th birthday celebrations today with State of City
BY AMBROSIO HERNANDEZToday, I will be hosting the second annual State of the City address to update local and regional leaders on the many...
COMMENTARY: Rep. Gonzalez’ bill would unfairly shield lawyers in debt collection cases
BY MARY SPECTOR, GENEVIEVE HERBERT FAJARDO AND NEIL L. SOBOLSHR 4550, a bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, that is expected to...