Capital Highlights

Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation.

Biden's Transfer of Wealth to the Wealthier

by Terence P. Jeffrey President Joe Biden acted as if he was being compassionate to people suffering economic hardships when he announced his plan for forgiving billions of dollars in student loans.

The Idle American

Residents in the East Texas thicket where my Uncle Mort hangs out almost never leave, so welcoming a new family is quite a topic of conversation.

Going Hungry

by John Stossel Starvation. Poverty. People struggling to buy medicine and fuel. Disaster happened after one government fell under the influence of the world's environmental extremists. Many 'experts' say pure nature is best.

Texas Press Association

by Gary Borders TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.

Letter to the Editor

✍ Dear Editor, How much did it rain and where? One of the concerns raised at the last Extension ag conference in Perryton was a lack of solid information about rainfall after storms.

Student Loan Debate: ACLU Has Lost Its Way

by Jacob Sullum The American Civil Liberties Union last week applauded President Joe Biden's plan to cancel student loan debt, which it describes as 'a racial justice issue.' That puzzling position encapsulates how far the venerable organization has strayed from the mission reflected in its name.

The Idle American

With each passing year, I am less likely to categorize occurrences as coincidences, happenstances or even “blind hog” luck. Now, it is probable that on significant matters, I’ll classify many of them as divine interventions or acts of God, His angels or others He might designate.

Labor Union Shortage

by John Stossel Monday is Labor Day. Will you celebrate unions? The media does. 'Unions are cool again,' reports CBS News. They suggest unionization is booming. 'Reporters' practically cheered when a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, became the first Starbucks to unionize.

Capital Highlights

by Gary Borders Flooding prompts disaster declaration Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties.