Views from Around the Panhandle

I stumbled across the following about the origins of some sayings which was enlightening. In Shakespeare’s time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on.

Student-Athletes

The significant changes being thrust upon college athletics in recent months have markedly reshaped the concept of student-athletes. Or have they? Ronald A. Smith’s The Myth of the Amateur reveals Ronald A.

Seniors and Their Discounts…

In the course of human history, there’ve rarely been days like current ones when bottom lines on price tags have been so convoluted, confusing, confounding and—in some cases—perhaps even conspiratorial.

Judging in the Judiciary Committee

When Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democratic Sen.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Wildfire risk remains high in much of state Much of the state remains at considerable risk for wildfires through this week, largely because of higherthan-usual temperatures and drought conditions. More than 40% of the state is suffering extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S.

Renewable Failure

The "Greens" promise renewables, solar and wind power, will replace fossil fuels. After all, the wind and sun are free, and they don't pollute! Oops. Now countries that embraced renewables are so desperate for power that they eagerly import coal,( the worst polluter of all! Do they apologize? No.

A Nation Super-Charged…

My aged Uncle Mort is accustomed to numerous cat calls—as well as some from yelping dogs—when he expresses opinions that fly in the face of contrary views. He lined up on the women’s side when their liberation movement started almost a half-century ago.

TSA's Mask Mandate As Logical As All Its Other Arbitrary Impositions

The federal rule that requires air travelers to wear face masks, which the Transportation Security Administration first imposed more than a year ago, was scheduled to expire last Friday.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Sheriff’s deputy dies in wildfires An Eastland County sheriff’s deputy died Thursday as wildfires swept through several small Texas communities west of Dallas, destroying at least 50 homes and charring more than 54,000 acres as of Sunday. Deputy Sgt.

A Principled Politician

I dislike politicians. I don't trust people who are so desperately eager to run others' lives. But Rep. Ron Paul is different. He wants government to leave us alone. He promoted the benefits of limited government and free markets long before I'd even thought about them.