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: Heroic: RGV Citizens of the Year risked lives to save others
Heroes tend to be humble. Perhaps that humility inspires them to their selfless acts. “I was just doing my job,” we’ve heard from many...
EDITORIAL: Top choice: Readers invited to offer tributes to health workers
At this time of the year we normally invite readers to nominate exemplary local residents who deserve consideration for our annual Rio Grande Valley...
LETTERS: Trump pitied
I had an odd reaction after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the election. I felt sorry for Donald Trump.
Why? How can a person...
COLUMN: Walls are more than a symbol
Criminal organizations seeking to degrade the security and sovereignty of our nation evolve their tactics in response to law enforcement actions, smart application of...
