Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 8:20 AM

Sign in

Opinion

Upcoming Paxton trial will be nailbiter for Fall

Upcoming Paxton trial will be nailbiter for Fall

It’s no secret that average folks can’t stand most politicians, even local ones. One of the reasons why is that some live like arrogant reality-TV stars, obsessed with power, materialism and sex. No, we’re not talking about “The Real Housewives of Plano.” It’s the latest revelations in Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

To cool Texas’ prisons: turn up political heat

To cool Texas’ prisons: turn up political heat

Prison is supposed to be a punishment, but the heat in Texas’ prisons this summer is brutal and life-threatening. A potential death penalty that no judge ever ordered. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Texans asked to conserve energy during heat wave

Texans asked to conserve energy during heat wave

The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American- Statesman. 08/29/2023 12:00 AM

Summer sendoff in San Antonio

Summer sendoff in San Antonio

These days, getting all three of my semi-grown daughters together for a family activity is like herding cats who have cars, jobs at coffee shops and their own debit cards. So, when our girls were able to pencil us in for a quick weekend trip to San Antonio, my wife and I jumped at the chance ... or sort of hopped. Our backs hurt. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

Texas' growing solar industry is keeping lights on

Texas' growing solar industry is keeping lights on

Clean energy alternatives aren’t the enemies of fossil fuels. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

Lawsuit may threaten how new Texas law seeks to protect family rights

Lawsuit may threaten how new Texas law seeks to protect family rights

Pornography seems ubiquitous now that the Internet is available at any time and via so many devices, from computers to smartphones, at school, home or work. 08/27/2023 12:00 AM

Love Texas, but know it is not really so perfect

Love Texas, but know it is not really so perfect

On Wednesday, August 18, the Daily Record published remarks by Bryan Daniel, Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, in which he rightly lauded Texas for its economic strength. But he didn’t stop there. He further added that “Texas is the greatest state in the nation . . . just because we’re Texas.” This statement carries Texas exceptionalism too far. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Defending wildlife in the Hill Country

Defending wildlife in the Hill Country

As the Texas Hill Country landscape continues to change, local wildlife is being pushed to its limits. Golden-cheeked Warbler populations are declining, indicator species in our waterways are disappearing, and migratory birds are being directed off their natural flight pathway. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Babe’s baseball bats are quite powerful decades afterwards

Babe’s baseball bats are quite powerful decades afterwards

No matter how you look at it, Babe Ruth swung a big stick. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

STAAR scores show continued math, reading struggle

STAAR scores show continued math, reading struggle

Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported. 08/22/2023 12:00 AM

What shall we say about homeschool?

What shall we say about homeschool?

I realize such headgear has fallen out of style in our self-esteem-obsessed culture, but maybe I should belatedly don a dunce cap. 08/20/2023 05:00 AM

Intense area drought should require local sacrifices made by all

Intense area drought should require local sacrifices made by all

The number of people who are still watering their grass is very distressing. 08/20/2023 05:00 AM

1

...

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

...