Opinion

On July 16, Rene Castillo declared that the sole intention of Democrats was to undermine Donald Trump’s administration. I think he’s a bit confused.

Forget fentanyl and foreigners; the greatest threat to public health in the Rio Grande Valley is cars and cocktails.

There was a time in history when baseball was enjoyed by thousands of spectators in America.

Few people would argue that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who are willing to — and often do — place their health and very lives in harm’s way in order to protect our nation, its people and interests through military service. They deserve — and need — our help in dealing with any injuries and disabilities they might have suffered as a result of that service.

On the night of Feb. 21, 1944, a Norwegian named Knut (please pronounce the “K” — it is not a silent letter) Haukelid and two of his friends approached the ferry Hydro docked on the shore of LakeTinnsjå in Telemark, Norway.

I have joined Greenlights Grant Initiative Congressional Advisory Board. GGI is a project of Matthew McConaughey’s just keep livin Foundation aimed at helping school districts nationwide access billions of dollars in federal funding made possible by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

The state of Texas has made transformative investments in the Raymondville Drain Project, recognizing its critical importance for the future of communities in the Rio Grande Valley. As vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I have been honored to work with our Hidalgo County commissioners and drainage district staff to secure funding for this vital project.

Regarding your editorial of July 12, “One step: Zoning change could bring many benefits to the Valley,” I feel that you did not address the concerns of the residents. Zoho is welcomed, but they should select another site that will not negatively impact the community.

For 30 years I proudly served this great nation, working first for the U.S. Coast Guard, then for he Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigation. I was a committed, loyal employee. I and my coworkers swore an oath to protect our homeland from threats both foreign and domestic.

Just a few comments in response to letter by Letty Martinez-Roerig (June 21), who states that former President Trump and Republicans as a whole are the greatest threat to our republic.