Guest Columns

Blurring the line between fiction and reality
Kanye West is dead. That’s what @dopegirlfresh said, then @sugarbear said it. @loren752 was upset about it while @kokovida applauded it.
November 20, 2009 - By Michael Counter

Decisions, decisions, decisions ... then what
If it seems I’m on a rant, have nothing good to say, and always down on the Obama crew, it’s because ... well, it’s true.
November 18, 2009 - By Roger Haley

Altering wetlands could be a costly fix
Your desire and commitment to improve your land for conservation and aesthetics is admirable.
November 14, 2009 - Steve Smith

Four years in the wilderness, or forty?
Many conservatives are biding their time, waiting for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2010.
November 13, 2009 - By Kevin Burns

Give of yourself during holidays
Carter BloodCare staff requested community members to respond to the tragedy at Fort Hood last week by donating much needed blood.
November 11, 2009 - By Kimberly Peddy

Health care reform necessary, but not HR 3962
House Leaders on Saturday succeeded in passage of H.R. 3962.
November 09, 2009 - By Ralph Hall

No longer the party(s) of our fathers
September 29th we got a beautiful new addition to the family, a great granddaughter named Lynlee Michelle.
November 06, 2009 - By Roger Haley

New rules for hunting deer at Pat Mayse Lake
It’s that time of year again for the deer hunters to head to the woods in hopes of harvesting their fill of venison.
November 05, 2009 - By Darla Barr

Be prepared for Tuesday voting
AMENDMENT 5: Consolidating Adjoining Appraisal Districts
November 02, 2009 - By Mark Homer

Challenge Day a huge success at PISD
Challenge Day was awesome. Challenge Day was fantastic.
November 02, 2009 - By Marva Joe

Amendments: What to look for when voting
Tuesday, Nov. 3, Texans will have the opportunity to vote on 11 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, recently passed during the 81st Legislative Session.
November 01, 2009 - By Mark Homer

Spirit of Giving needs community support
The Spirit of Giving — a desire of many to make giving become a reality.
October 30, 2009 - By Tony Livingston

Memories of Halloweens past
For a child not intimidated by its weighty history and negative connotations, All Hallows Eve is one of the most looked-forward-to nights of the year.
October 29, 2009 - By Krista Goerte

Don’t ignore the dangers of breast cancer
Breast cancer awareness month is drawing to a close.
October 23, 2009 - By Steven Clifford, MD

Domestic violence is everyone’s business
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
October 21, 2009 - By Mark Homer

Politics as usual — Elitism, or corruption?
After years of watching our lawmakers in action, I’ve come to the conclusion that many of them are either elitists ... or just plain corrupt.
October 16, 2009 - By Roger Haley

Some questions for those who oppose Obama
I will start this column with some questions.
October 07, 2009 - By Marva Joe

How can we allow this to happen?
Roger Haley is right on target with what should concern all of us.
October 06, 2009 - By Charles Melton

Yelling accusations never solves problems
Any fool can be critical, and purport to be an expert.
October 02, 2009 - By Bob Bush

What’s up with Barack ‘Hollywood’ Obama?
Disrespectful? Not really, because that’s the way our president sees himself, I think, and the way many of his fervent fans see him.
September 29, 2009 - By Roger Haley