LETTERS: On ‘fast food babysitting,’ transparent government and new cartoon
Fast food babysittingSince last summer some friends and I have noticed that some adults, hopefully parents, were dropping off children at local fast food...
EDITORIAL: Calling Texas special session is ‘assault’ on local governance
We commend the blunt candor of the mayors of McAllen and Mission, who last week were reacting to the subjects that Gov. Greg Abbott...
COMMENTARY: Transparency laws failed in Texas during 85th Legislature
BY STATE SEN. KIRK WATSON AND STATE REP. RODD HUNTERSFive of the most frightening words to hear from elected officials from all levels of...
LETTERS: On ACA and letter rebuttal
America’s health careThe very existence of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) is deplorable because it was rushed together as essentially a piece of...
LETTERS: On SB 4 and Hidalgo County former officials
Fight these state laws insteadThere are several organizations that have filed lawsuits against the newSB 4 law (the anti-sanctuary cities law that takes effect...
COMMENTARY: An RGV people of faith showing faith in the people
BY RABBI J. CLAUDIO KOGANOne of the ongoing phenomena that our Rio Grande Valley has experienced in the past several years is the migration...
LETTERS: On Paris Accord withdrawal, McAllen commissioner’s help and working hard
Withdrawal of Paris Accord ‘misstep’As a designer and future architect, one of my key goals is designing sustainable buildings for current and future generations...
COMMENTARY: ‘Justicia’ for the killing of Mexican journalists
BY ANTONIO GARZACecilio Pineda Brito was lying in a hammock when they shot and killed him. Miroslava Breach Velducea was taking her 14-year old...
EDITORIAL: Cities pay up $7M in unpaid funds to UTRGV medical school
Last week the Texas Legislature agreed to give the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine $54.1 million for the next two...
COMMENTARY: Existing European climate accord is good for Texas
BY WAYNE CHRISTIANLast week, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, clearly demonstrating his commitment to putting America first...
