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LETTERS: Thanks to McAllen from Harvey victims, online classes and Constitution Day

Harvey victims thank McAllenMy name is Susan Johnson and I’m from Portland, Texas. My husband, Larry, and I had to evacuate our home on...

LETTERS: On ‘fake news’ and supporting Trump

I would like to thank Ned Sheats for his reply to my previous letter in his Friday letter. He makes a lot of good...

LETTERS: Debating climate change effects

According to Paul Vazaldua’s recent letter, climate change (now called global warming) and fossil fuels are responsible for not only Hurricane Harvey, but also...

LETTERS: On DACA, fake news and Comfort House

DACA and ‘MAWA’It has become very common for people to use letters as an abbreviated way to refer to an idea or slogan. Recently...

LETTERS: Opposing a border wall and being prepared

Oppose a border wallI saw the chilling play “Building the Wall,” depicting the possible consequences of the extension of the current immigration policies. Bottomline:...

LETTERS: On helping RGV veterans, privacy and levee access

Helping veterans cope in the RGVRegarding the July 12 article, “Friends who met in Afghanistan now enjoying new shop in SPI,” this article really...

LETTERS: On SNAP and O’Rourke’s ‘free publicity’

Save SNAP funds for kidsNearly one in five U.S. children live in households that are struggling against hunger. Yet leaders in Congress want to...

LETTERS: On fixing ACA and Texas’ ‘dictatorial state’

Fixing the ACAFor once I am happy to start on a positive note and offer my, and I hope all “real” Americans a thanks...

LETTERS: Preserving RGV nature and heritage

Preserve RGV natureAs many now know, additions to the border wall are planned for South Texas. The proposed placement of the new wall would...

LETTERS: Defending ‘Beto’ O’Rourke

Defending ‘Beto’Regarding a letter Tuesday by Jake Longoria, he is obviously a Republican who praises conservative issues, including the present White House dweller. He...