LETTERS: Thank elders
May was Older Americans Month, elders perhaps not getting so much acknowledgment as other groups or cultures. We might think of them in other...
EDITORIAL: Celebrate: For many Valley families, graduation special this year
In recent days, Rio Grande Valley high school seniors are participating in commencement exercises. Similar ceremonies at local colleges and universities have taken place...
EDITORIAL: Playing safe: Pandemic should highlight; importance of health habits
Society continues to glide slowly toward a return to normal life as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane in this country. That progress should...
EDITORIAL: The price: Memorial Day reminds us freedom carries a high cost
“Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground,” the Vietnam-era song tells us. “Mother Earth will swallow you, lay your body down.”
This is...
EDITORIAL: Sad anniversary: A year into pandemic, what have we learned?
This time last year COVID-19 was just beginning to tighten its death grip on our global society. The virus that was first diagnosed in...
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: 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...
Editorial: As Vela climbs party ranks, roots remain in his district
We congratulate U.S. Rep. Filemon B. Vela, D-Brownsville, who has been named a vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee. President Joe Biden made...
EDITORIAL: Memorable: Some want to forget 2020, but it’s been a historic year
Many people have said that this year is one we all want to forget.
Not a chance.
In many ways 2020 has been a year for...
EDITORIAL: Start the betting: Will virus’ economic hit help bid to allow casinos?
For more than two decades, the Texas Legislature has received proposed legislation that would allow casino gambling in the state, and the idea has...
