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Mexican cartels provide the drugs, we provide the weapons
Mexican cartels provide the drugs, we provide the weapons
Scanning the headline from our sister newspaper, we were tempted to ask, “What’s the problem?” After all, the alleged gun-smuggling miscreants reside in a state whose governor has chided his fellow Texans for not owning as many guns as their California counterparts. They live in a state where guns are ubiquitous; in stores, in shops, in restaurants, even at church, people are packing heat. (That gospel singer reminds us of a campaign ad then-Attorney General Greg Abbott ran a few years back, the one where he urged his fellow Texans to get more familiar with two things: guns and the Bible. He’s an Abbott two-fer, so to speak.) 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Texas has a chance to be a climate leader in carbon capture technology
Texas has a chance to be a climate leader in carbon capture technology
The environmental push against carbon capture is stunningly shortsighted. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Property tax cuts go into effect
Property tax cuts go into effect
A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise. 12/19/2023 12:00 AM
Why is Paxton wasting state resources on lawsuits that don’t help Texans?
Why is Paxton wasting state resources on lawsuits that don’t help Texans?
We regret to inform you that Ken Paxton is at it again. 12/17/2023 05:00 AM
Rise of profanity in movies, television
Rise of profanity in movies, television
Here’s a regrettable trend: as profanity has become commonplace, swear words are losing their usefulness. 12/17/2023 05:00 AM
Cartoonist is fired over art meant for British newspaper
Cartoonist is fired over art meant for British newspaper
The editorial cartoonist community is global, but it’s a tight knit group. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Why is Paxton wasting money on lawsuits?
Why is Paxton wasting money on lawsuits?
We regret to inform you that Ken Paxton is at it again. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
On vouchers, time to take no for an answer
On vouchers, time to take no for an answer
Dallas Morning News 12/13/2023 12:00 AM
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters. 12/12/2023 12:00 AM
TV news puts emphasis on more women in media
TV news puts emphasis on more women in media
Apple TV’s “The Morning Show,” which recently ended its third season, offers a melodramatic mishmash of media and current events, yet manages to get one thing right: It depicts women as the new faces of television news. 12/10/2023 05:00 AM
Golf recognizable in next several decades?
Golf recognizable in next several decades?
A course is a course, of course of course … . 12/10/2023 05:00 AM
DPS needs to curtail speeds
DPS needs to curtail speeds
New study showing rise in deaths and injuries should prompt policy review An alarming increase in the number of deadly high-speed chases by Texas law enforcement since the beginning of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star program should warrant some attention in Austin. 12/10/2023 05:00 AM
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