LETTER: Fight against line jumpers
It is an interesting article describing people who jump the line for COVID-19 vaccinations. Probably two of the biggest challenges facing the Biden administration...
LETTER: Oh, the irony
From 1925 to the closing of Ellis Island in 1954, only 2.3 million immigrants passed through the New York City port, which still was...
LETTERS: Lost beach
With the widespread development of Padre Island and the most recent visitor to the area — SpaceX —Boca Chica Beach has lost its luster...
LETTER: Random thoughts
It was nasty, freezing cold for so many. I pray for our fellow Texans suffering right now. Some in the Panhandle might be better...
Herald Letters: Pass COVID relief act now
Democrats, please take heed from an old Elvis song from the past titled, “It’s now or never.” The Democrats must act ASAP to pass...
LETTER: Vaccination difficulties
I am 81 years old with a 70% service-related disability. I’ve been to the hospital six times for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease breathing problems...
LETTERS: Tobacco still health hazard
Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are a big “magnitude”; there are 38 million American adults still smoking, and 15% of Texas adults are current smokers, plus...
LETTER: Angels on earth
Last week my parents, Jesus and Lily Abete, received their first COVID-19 vaccine offered by BTXCARES.COM at the old Amigoland site. They wanted me to publicly...
LETTER: SpaceX motives garner question
A new neighbor moves into the neighborhood. This new neighbor states that he will be an asset to the community and professes to be...
LETTER: Education is evolving
In higher education in our Rio Grande Valley, we have utilized online or distance learning for almost 20 years. It was a means to...