RIP, Kristofferson
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
RIP, Kris Kristofferson, born, not raised, in Brownsville, Tx. Hard to believe he’s gone; hard to believe it was 50 years ago that I saw him live in Chicago.
Opinion
Responsible Water Use?
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
A reader recently sent in this photo, asking if it’s right for this fast-food restaurant in Edinburg (we won’t name it), situated at the corner of University and Exp. 83, to water its parking lot every morning when the Valley is currently dealing with a challenging water situation.
Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker.
Ban phones in schools
Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:00am
Politicians in power, or their underlings, are always looking for a scapegoat when there is a problem.