Editorial cartoonist Ben Sargent once penned a masterful sketch of a newspaperman — a skinny, bug-eyed fellow in a baggy suit with a press card in the band of his porkpie hat. The unnamed …
A Tragic Cycle 1. Shock and horror. “Another school shooting?!?” 2. Mourning and prayer. A myriad of verse quoting and prayer vigils. 3. Investigation and questions. …
We are hearing more and more these days that many of our fellow citizens are facing hunger. Food pantries have long lines. Some people interviewed for news reports state that they are coming to get …
Water is key to the future It is spring 2022 in North Texas and we are experiencing drought again. Water is the key to sustainable development for all of the DFW Metroplex, both cities and …
In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and the hospital shooting in Tulsa, and the roughly 20 mass shootings that happened in between, the predictable has once …
Doing good for Aledo Last Thursday, Kit Marshall made a graceful exit from her role as mayor of the City of Aledo. Kit served on the city council for four years starting in 2002, and then as mayor …
As of the end of this month, I will have been the owner of The Community News for 27 years. During that time, I have never endorsed a candidate for political office, although there was one local race …
Ukraine and lessons of history Winston Churchill is credited with saying “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” The situation in Ukraine has led me to …
There is room to tone down college rivalries College sports rivalries have gotten out of hand. There needs to be more emphasis on “friendly” rivals than “enemies.” Sports …
As I patted a furry paw, I struggled for the words “it’ll be all right.” It’s hard to pronounce words when you’ve got a mouth full of tears. Dad and I found …
I’m seeing little children die at the hands of a madman — and not the first time for such an atrocity — and all I can do is grab some of the prayers they are loading onto the truck …
This column continues the discussion of the current food crises in some households. It may also help those who are not as stressed financially as others. Recent news reports feature interviews …
As Ukrainians fight and die for democracy, Russia is arresting its own citizens who are protesting the war and threatening prison for journalists who report the truth. The attempt to crush a …
Even though I am too young to vote in this Primary, I am still able to come to the decision that Mr. Olcott is the best candidate for HD60. He has proven over the past several …
In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and the hospital shooting in Tulsa, and the roughly 20 mass shootings that happened in between, the predictable has once …
Representative Glenn Rogers is rare. He didn’t seek office for what it could provide him; rather, he sought office for what he could provide his constituents. He brings a …
Supports Suchocki I have known Bernard for over 15 years. We both served on the Willow Park Planning & Zoning Committee. I know him to be a man who cares deeply about this …
Supporting Rogers Dr. Glenn Rogers has proven in his first term in the Texas House to be the kind of person we know we can trust. He is not one that is interested in grandstanding or making …
