Columns/opinions

Wikipedia Bias

I love Wikipedia. I donated thousands of dollars to the Wikimedia Foundation. Before Wikipedia, all we had were printed encyclopedias -- out of date by the time we bought them. Then libertarian Jimmy Wales came up with a webbased, crowd-sourced encyclopedia. Crowd-sourced?
Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

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.
Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle Again…

Craig Murphy, a wellknown Fort Worth country music vocalist, has found his niche after trying several other pursuits that turned out to be short-lived. He’s certified in both law enforcement and auto mechanics, but his interest in both fields flagged quickly.

Uber Clueless

The media's ignorance about basic economics is galling. I expect it from politicians. I expect it from The New York Times. But it's sad to see in the New York Post, my town's rare alternative to Democrat media. Recently the tabloid freaked out over higher prices imposed by ride-share companies.
Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Abbott halts border truck inspections Gov. Greg Abbott halted Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States.

World's Richest Man KnowsValue of Babies

Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, visited the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs last week to encourage problem-solving innovation. It is hard to imagine a better role model for cadets and other students during this era of institutionalized hostility toward human life.
The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

We are buoyed annually by hopes that spring eternal when dogwoods and azaleas lead nature’s spring parade. So do concessionaires at Arlington’s Globe Life Field, where the youthful Texas Rangers will hit, run, throw and catch baseballs during the 2022 season in the American League West.

Kids' Books

Bookstores now sell only certain kinds of children's books. "Go into Barnes & Noble," says Bethany Mandel in my new video, "and you will be met with a wall of biographies. Probably 27 different books about former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Great. A ton about Kamala Harris. Great.