Women In The House
By Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas
COMMENTARY—The newly-elected House of Representatives has 102 women among its 435 members. Many of them hold significant positions of...
A Trip to Mother’s House
(Writer's Note: My mom died several years ago. To commemorate her December birthday, here is a column written while she was still living in...
Celebrating Special Education Professionals
DESOTO—During the month of December, many are focused on the joy and cheer of the holidays and the hope and excitement of the new...
No State Title For Coach Reginald Samples Is No Disgrace
COMMENTARY—Saturday night was heartbreaking, not only for the Duncanville Panthers fans but for the supporters of Head Coach Reginald Samples.
After battling back to regain...
South of the Border – Down Mexico Way
It started off with a trip along and near the Rio Grande, with stops in El Paso, Presidio, Marfa, Fort Stockton, Alpine, Lajitas, Sonora,...
The Trouble With Towing Companies
DALLAS — Ok - honesty check. I was a bit late to the office Wednesday morning. Not because I overslept, traffic or even let...
NYT Op Ed: How Major Newspapers Once Handled Anonymous Sources
Our Publisher Marlon Hanson provides some insight on how newsrooms and publishers once handled anonymous sources
It has been many years since I was with...
Lady In The Strawberry Apron
Flying has always seemed wondrous to me. Clouds spawn and give forth their scent as they slice through the breadth of the sky. Looking...
Miracles Are Everywhere
There are numerous definitions for a miracle. Some are rather simple while others are expansive in scope. But to me, a miracle is an...
Bitten On The Thigh
Searcy, Arkansas is a small, quiet hamlet with fewer than 14,000 folks. The town sits northeast of Little Rock, just off Hwy. 67. The...
