LETTERS: Debating Monitor ‘bias’ and Trump’s impeachment
Monitor ‘bias’ debatedRecent letters to the editor from conservative supporters came out in force recently blaming The Monitor for their “liberal media” bias once...
COMMENTARY: It’s National Space Day
BY JOE CARLENGoing back to the dawn of civilization, many entrepreneurs have sought their fortunes through adventures of exploration. Mesopotamian entrepreneurs prospered by expanding...
LETTERS: On Cinco de Mayo and other Texas history dates and Brownsville’s Prayer Day
Cinco de Mayo & April 21Today on Cinco de Mayo, the entire Rio Grande Valley will be celebrating the Mexican victory at the Battle...
EDITORIAL: Uniform pay system needed in Hidalgo County, still
Once again, Hidalgo County Commissioners earlier this week had the opportunity to finally implement a uniform “Step and Grade” pay plan for all county...
LETTERS: On elections in Hidalgo County, McAllen mayoral race, Pharr city commission race and...
Management of local electionsThe writer of a Tuesday letter about Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramón’s Sunday column in The Monitor does not understand...
LETTERS: On McAllen mayoral election
Mayoral election debatedWhat are the most important qualifications to consider when electing a mayor? Voters obviously need to study the candidates’ history of financial...
COMMENTARY: Teen explains why Texas teens should not smoke
BY CARLOS VELARecently I took the day off from high school and drove three hours from Ingleside, Texas, to Austin to spend the day...
COMMENTARY: Don’t raise Texas’ teen smoking age to 21
BY BRIAN FOJTIKIn what has become somewhat of a Texas tradition, the state Legislature is once again considering a proposal to raise the smoking...
EDITORIAL: Last chance to vote early is today Hidalgo County
We’ll admit it: This election cycle has been exhausting. And we think many in our Hidalgo County communities probably feel the same way.The good...
LETTERS: On McAllen mayoral race, Hidalgo County elections administrator and Sharyland ICD
Reelect Jim Darling as McAllen’s mayorAs I write this letter to the editor, I would like to disclose that I am Jim Darling’s campaign...
