'Reimagine Policing' — and Open Pandora's Box

Let's agree that Americans in every community -- regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or socio-economic status--expect two things of local law enforcement: Fight crime; Respect civil rights. That's essentially all any of us wants from our police.

Happenings Along the Way….

Expertly written and acted, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has been ransacked as an eye-catcher for many projects, presentations, and programs over the years.

Biden's Family Leave Plan

If you're a politician peddling big new government programs for which there is little need but hefty price tags, you need a clever marketing strategy. At the least, your sales pitch could use a decent soundbite.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Special session coming this fall Texas lawmakers will adjourn the regular session on Monday—Memorial Day— but Gov. Greg Abbott has already indicated he will call a special session in the fall to grapple with redistricting after detailed census results are finally released.

Views From Panhandle Editors

When I was little, they called me accident prone. Exhibits A-F: “Worst lateral break of a big toe” the doctor had ever seen, age 12. Sat on a lava-filled curling iron with a bare butt, age 13. Stitches from running over butter knife with lawn mower, age 13.

CrimeStoppers

(www.perrytoncs.org) On May 20, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Trayvien Ansley, black male. Date of birth, Jan. 31, 1992. Height, 5’11”, weight, 165 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

As the World Churns…

As a four-year-old when World War II began in 1941, my understanding of the enormity of it all escaped me. I was busy perusing comic books at the time, intrigued by Superman jumping tall buildings in a single bound.

It's Time for Americans to Get Back to Work

When it comes to the great American work ethic, our country is hurtling down the wrong path.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Deaths of unbuckled Texans spike The number of traffic accidents decreased in 2020, but the number of Texans killed while not wearing a seat belt increased by 16%, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Views from Around the Panhandle

“Watch out, I don’t want you to be a hood ornament,” I warned my 10-year-old grandson as he crossed the street after school. “What’s a hood ornament?” he asked. I started looking and couldn’t find a single one on any vehicle, not even expensive models.