Opinion

Early voting for the Nov. 7 general election ends Friday. Eligible voters are encouraged to utilize the last early voting day, or plan to go to the polls Tuesday.

Monica De La Cruz is my current congresswoman for District 15, from whom I recently received a text message that “she was coming out” — and if I didn’t chip in at least $5 to help her and Republicans solve the border crisis — our country is finished — and it’s all thanks to Joe Biden!

As we continue on in yet another special session, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are determined to continue ignoring the needs of our Hispanic community by pushing their latest extreme school voucher bill, SB1.

Pharmacists have been walking off the job at our nation’s two largest drug store chains, Walgreens and CVS, in recent weeks. So far it’s unknown whether or how the protests might affect the Rio Grande Valley, but it deserves our attention, as a loss of pharmacy services could affect patients’ access to vital drugs and other healthcare services, and threaten the health of many residents.

In America, Veterans Day is the day in which we reflect and honor the sacrifice, service and dedication of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nov. 11 is a day to appreciate and honor all who served in the military — whether they served here at home or overseas.

Republicans need to unite, stop being so petty and self-serving. Stop bashing the border wall and spare us the aggrandizement of unlawful migration. This is a critical point in America’s survival.

“Either the GOP will be crushed to near irrelevance in the 2024 elections, or they will win enough power to end the American experiment. Which will it be?”

As the U.S. Small Business Administration prepares for National Veterans Small Business Week, it’s a time to recognize veterans’ remarkable contributions during their service and as entrepreneurs.

Early voting has begun for the Nov. 7 general election. In addition to local races and referendums across the Rio Grande Valley, voters are asked to decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. We trust that all voters will recognize the importance of rendering their opinions on matters that in many cases will affect all Texans’ tax burden, their freedoms and our economic future.

Many residents in the Laguna Madre area are concerned about the announced closure of the UT Health RGV Primary Care clinic in Laguna Vista. We hope that they, local officials and the medical community look for options that could keep primary care available at some level in the area.