Views from Around the Panhandle

Decades ago, my former boss, James Roberts at Andrews, recommended to his publishers of area newspapers that they each invest $40,000 in a rail car because they would collect rent off of it every day for the next 50 years.

Another No. 88…

Dallas Cowboy great Drew Pearson’s candle of hope was down to final flickers. Recently, though, the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognized the greatness of this National Football League star who was named “all-pro” three times.

I've Been Banned By Twitter. You're Next

I was banned by Twitter this week. Trust me, if you're a conservative or a patriot, read this story carefully. Because you're next. I've argued for quite some time that this was coming. I warned that if Joe Biden were elected, Democrats would overplay their hand.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket state Texans from Lubbock to Longview shivered under single-digit temperatures as their week began, with snow and ice creating dangerous road conditions throughout the state.

A Tribute to the Supreme Mary Wilson

A couple days ago, I found myself humming along to a Supremes song. Then I did what everyone does today, in the age of the internet: I logged onto YouTube, found a music video and lost myself in some vintage footage of the 1960s supergroup performing some of their greatest hits.

A Spoonful of Sugar…

The clever and ever-sosimple message Julie Andrews conveyed in The Sound of Music—a classic if there ever was one—provided encouragement that thrilled a nation.

Where are they now?...Nancy Allen Bowdre

Perryton has a long list of families who have made a significant impact on our community. These families had great desires in advancing their home cities with tremendous foresight in the things needed to continue Perryton’s survival and success.

Socialism Never Works

Last week, I reported on two myths about socialism. Myth No. 3: Socialism works if it's "democratic." As the Democratic Socialists of America put it, "Society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few." Sounds nice.

Capital Highlights

COVID-19 vaccine pace rises The number of people in Texas hospitalized with COVID-19 has declined more than 28 percent in the past month, according to the Texas Department of Health Services. As of Feb. 7, Texas hospitals were treating 9,957 COVID-19 patients, down from nearly 14,000 a month ago.

Real Socialism

People hate America's big disparities in wealth. It's a reason why, among young people, socialism is as popular as capitalism. The Democratic Socialists of America want a country based on "freedom, equality and solidarity." That sure sounds good. But does socialism bring that?