When Words Become Worrisome…

Sand lines have been drawn by many of us, indicating that we know as much as we care to about certain topics. Faced with repeated barrages, we either ignore them or strike back with unambiguous “we’ve-had-enough” gestures.

The Best Media China Can Buy—Or Blackmail

In April 2019 the Houston Chronicle, in collaboration with Science magazine, published an article documenting an extensive FBI investigation into communist China's infiltration of major U.S. medical research institutions. One target was the MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in Houston.

Capital Highlights

Early primary voting starts on Valentine’s Day Early voting in the March 1 primary begins on Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 25. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18.

Views From Panhandle Editors

Last week I was talking to my great friend, Gary, telling him that I do love me a good hat. I had just gotten a beautiful felt camel-colored hat that I think will be instrumental in ruling the world, and told him as much.

CDC's 'Universal Masking' Looking Less Scientific

A recent NPR report quotes a Maryland mother who complains that you risk being tarred as "a psychotic, anti-vax right-winger" if you dare to question whether children should be forced to wear face masks in day care and K-12 schools.

Football and Needle-Threading…

My aged Uncle Mort is bristling with disgust about the Dallas Cowboys. He cut his frustrations loose after the National Football League teams were trimmed to four, thus excluding Dallas.

Inflation

Inflation is the worst in 40 years. The price of cars is up 37%. Gas is up 49%. During the last few years, as politicians spent ever more money, experts told us not to worry. Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said inflation would be "transitory.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Two proposed amendments on May ballot Voters who go to the polls for municipal and school board elections on May 7 will also be asked to decide on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

War And Peace: Reading Putin Better

WASHINGTON -- Now is not a good time to go to war with Russia. The United States just ended a 20-year lost war in Afghanistan five months ago, returning the ragged country to the Taliban's control. Still suffering from the pandemic and rocky politics, we need to get our own house in order.

Word Muddling: Part Two…

Last week’s piece about misstatements on the radio—as well as other communication boondoggles— resulted in readers’ contributions of foul-ups they’ve either heard of or experienced. Revisiting the topic allows me to give due credit to one Rev.