COMMENTARY: Constitutional propositions on state ballot evaluated
These are opinions on the propositions on the November ballot from an 80-year-old Independent voter who tries his best to march to the tunes of truth, logic, the Ten Commandments and the Constitution.
LETTERS: Uncertainty over election, Infrastructure for warehouses
This is my opinion in the 2024 election. I do not see anyone qualified to head America forward; we continue to sink instead of working on moving forward and out of this ever-sinking quagmire we find ourselves in.
EDITORIAL: Water sharing treaty updates should include climate change
Once again, the Rio Grande Valley has endured another dry year. Once again the Rio Grande reservoirs that feed the Valley have fallen to alarming levels; as of Friday Amistad held 33.7% of normal capacity while Falcon had only 9.1%, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission.
LETTERS: Defending education, Endorsing executions
Jim Taylor’s vitriolic critique about forgiveness of student loans and our dismal education system due to rampant liberalism seems to be a parroting of the Republican recent anti-education rhetoric, but is it justified?
EDITORIAL: Best solution for college debt is to avoid it in the first place
Much attention has arisen in recent years regarding the heavy debt many people take on in order to get a college education. President Biden has led a campaign to help many people escape at least part of that burden.
COMMENTARY: Celebrate, strengthen Texas Public Information Act
With trust in government waning, a Texas law can help keep a closer watch on public officials. Even citizens who continue to have faith in government can use this law to stay better informed.
LETTERS: Political stupidity, Rename theater for Kristofferson
America has flourished under democracy for almost 250 years. Not always pretty-picture perfect and not without burps and stumbles, but it prospered. And it’s the envy of many nations.
EDITORIAL: Musk fights back: Government authority is limited
Many people admire Elon Musk and his ability to succeed in so many, and varied, enterprises. That success has enabled the self-made entrepreneur to become the world’s richest person.
LETTERS: Comments critiqued, School board draws attack, War on women, Drone strikes
The Sept. 1 commentary from Jesse Dorsett reflects his bias against American sovereignty, but he staunchly defends the disregard for our immigration laws and Constitution.
COMMENTARY: Our beautiful Constitution and its ugly opponents
The Constitution is our anchor of stability in a turbulent world! We can withstand a bad president and a petulant Congress (for the short term, at least) because our Constitution both guides and limits.
