Opinion

In regards to the ‘Killer’ signs

1 year ago By Letter to the Editor

My dear ladies and gentleman, IF YOU WOULD STEP BACK and examine the bigger picture if you will, this is Salem’s property with which he can do as he chooses, and it is all for sale.... If you want the signs gone, purchasing the property and taking the signs down yourself seems to be the quickest and most effective method.

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State Capital Highlights

1 year ago By Gary Borders

Texans urged to get flu shot Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect. “Because influenza can be a very serious disease, we recommend that all individuals aged 6 months and older get their flu vaccine every year,” said Dr.

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Little news items you may have missed amid the big ones

1 year ago By Steve Wintermute

LAST WEEK, THE UNIVERSITY of Idaho’s general counsel issued new guidance on the state’s near-total abortion ban, telling faculty and staff that the school should no longer offer birth control for students, as most universities do. Could this is be a sign of things to come?

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Social media may be fun, but it’s no replacement for newspapers

1 year ago By News Staff

I LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades.

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Those ‘killer’ signs

1 year ago By News Staff

IT’S NO SECRET THAT I HAVE vocally supported Penny, as I believe we should be compassionate towards those who are mourning. I want to be clear that I don’t believe I could ever get over the loss of one of my children, and my heart still hurts for those who are hurting.

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Newspapers: Forget the ‘paper’, embrace the ‘news’

1 year ago By News Staff

THERE WAS A PERIOD in the late ‘60s when the Beach Boys, desperate for a hipper identity, reportedly considered shortening their name to “Beach.” Of course, the Backstreet Boys may perform into their ‘80s, but there’s no question that a dated name can take a toll. Take the newspaper.

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Texas’ open government laws are here for everyone

1 year ago By News Staff

ACROSS THE STATE, Texans are keeping a closer eye on their government. They’re asking questions and demanding information.

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Look up and be awestruck by the universe

1 year ago By News Staff

I WAS FIRST HOOKED on the night sky when I was a much younger and much shorter version of myself. It was at a campground beside a creek that is the beginning of the Rio Grande River. The trout fishing was excellent. So was the star-gazing because the campsite was near Creede, Colorado, elevation 8,700 feet.

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State Capital Highlights

1 year ago By News Staff

Speaker opposes drive to end tenure House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov.

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A Sign of Hope

1 year ago By News Staff

We understand people being concerned about the signs. Just know that in our community, if anyone’s child goes missing and is found dead, it will be fine for the family to put a sign up on any of our lots downtown.

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