COMMENTARY: Why NAFTA is important to Texas
BY JEFF MOSELEYYou have heard a lot of talk about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) lately. There are those...
COMMENTARY: Cracking the code in Texas to build a stronger tech workforce
BY STATE REP. R.D. 'BOBBY' GUERRAAs Texas and the Rio Grande Valley continue to grow and experience an influx of new employers, so does...
LETTERS: On Washington Post and Sen. John Cornyn
‘Don’t blame the Post’The political commentary in the Monitor on Thursday by Jay Ambrose, regarding the Washington Post, was very surprising. For a newspaper...
EDITORIAL: Roma must clean up its city water testing table
While living amenities make communities desirable, the primary function of any municipality is to ensure the safety of its citizens. So we are concerned...
EDITORIAL: Abbott: End repeated teacher misconduct in Texas
We commend Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for making a legislative priority the issue of stopping the cycle of teachers who have had or who...
LETTERS: On ‘instilling fear’ and ‘bias’ and thwarting corruption in Texas
‘Instilling fear’ and ‘bias’Regarding Sandra Sanchez’ May 9 column, “There’s more to fear in Texas now,” I am saddened when I learn of someone...
EDITORIAL: Pharr’s approach to digital divide makes good sense
We applaud the city of Pharr and all its collaborators for taking the lead in launching a pilot program that will provide free internet...
COMMENTARY: Don’t cut 21st Century Community Learning grants
BY IVY STEJSKALAt IDEA Public Schools, we believe that every student has the potential to matriculate to and through college. We also understand the...
COMMENTARY: Job market changes coming; immigrants will pay major role
BY DR. M. RAY PERRYMANThe next few decades will bring major changes in the U.S. labor market. The growth rate will slow and the...
COMMENTARY: Graduates: Get a job, make Mom happy
BY GINA BARRECAMy best advice? I am eager to offer it. Having circled this racetrack a few times, I’ve learned things. And unlike those...
