Opinion

Early voting underway for May 7 election Early voting began Monday for local elections and two proposed constitutional amendments relating to property tax reductions. Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 3, with Election Day on Saturday, May 7.

WE HAD A FANTASTIC evening this past Monday as the CCC honored Larry Dunnam and officially opened our 2022 baseball season! One hundred and fifteen players assembled at Larry Dunnam Field for the opening ceremonies. It was a wonderful sight and encapsulates what we strive for every day at the CCC. It is an honor and a privilege to continue in Larry’s footsteps as we provide the next generation the opportunity to love the game.

The current Texas Constitution was written in 1876 and has been amended over 500 times. Compare that to the United States Constitution, which has only 27 amendments.

THANK YOU so much for the coverage of the recent fires. I can only imagine the duty you feel cover the countless stories you encounter, and the desire to find the viewpoints of everyone involved. From my eyes, the stories and announcements are deeply felt and appreciated.

Larry Dunnam, 81, of Canadian, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022, at his home in Canadian. Services were held on Wednesday, April 13, at Jones Pavilion in Canadian with Donald Hill, pastor of The River Ministries, officiating.

The Fire Whistle went off a couple of weeks ago. Again. That’s really no surprise, given that now we seem to have red flag/high-wind warnings on a daily basis. I was at a meeting, and a gentleman standing near me observed that, “They really should do away with that thing. Everybody has cellphones, so this is a totally unnecessary disruption of the public peace. It serves no purpose anymore.”

IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS since the fire. Things are slowly greening up.

THE SIRENS WAILED, and we all reached for our scanners. Where’s it at?! Which way is the wind blowing?! Then an eerie call came over the radio. “Everyone come to Mendota road; this may be our only chance to make a stand.” Mendota road?! We thought. That’s right by our place!!

THE PUBLIC WILL VOTE May 7 on Sen. Bettencourt’s Constitutional Amendments Proposition 1 and 2. I have included some frequently-asked Q&A on propositions that are less than a month away from being voted on. The election will be held Saturday, May 7. Early voting will begin Monday, April 25.