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: STAAR struck: Student testing still needed, but without the high stakes
The Texas Education Agency made the right call in deciding to give students the annual State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams, but...
LETTERS: Democratic stupidity
Research shows that the “defund the police” movement was like a 10-year-old child’s temper tantrum that lost the Democrats a lot of votes that...
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...
EDITORIAL: No help: With COVID relief in doubt, adjustments may be needed
Months after much of the original COVID-19 relief package expired, and a new package was promised by both major political parties, there is still...
EDITORIAL: Stay safe: Restrictions are easing, but precautions still vital
Texas and the Rio Grande Valley have reached some unfortunate milestones in the past few days. The state recently reported its 1 millionth case of...
LETTERS: Criticism for conservatives
Something I find to be very disappointing about many political “conservatives” in 2020 is something that award-winning journalist Jane Mayer emphasizes with countless examples...
LETTERS: Government needs reform
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has allowed the House to function much as a dysfunctional union. If she decides she doesn’t like an issue or action,...
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...
