Questions for Elon Musk

The impending acquisition of Twitter by the world’s wealthiest person, Elon Musk, is one of the most improbable developments out of the business world -- and, indeed, the political world -- in decades.

Is Nancy Pelosi establishing a religion through the chaplain’s prayer?

When the House of Representatives convened for a three-minute session last Monday, the proceedings opened with a written statement from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “I hereby appoint the Honorable Andy Kim to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day,” Pelosi declared.

Trustees should turn down tax assistance for solar plant in Lampasas school district

Lampasas ISD should vote against the granting of any tax advantages for the establishment of a 1,500-plus-acre solar plant “farm” (approximately 500,000 solar panels) established under Texas Tax Code Chapters 312 and 313 (a reinvestment zone for tax abatements and property value limitations).

Parents needed to help guard community values in schools

Anyone who is at least remotely interested in what is being taught in public schools surely has observed a decided shift in recent months.

Freedom to fly without a mask

Last Monday afternoon, airline passengers whooped and hollered when flight crews informed them the federal mask mandate was finally over. Crews and passengers responded to the news by ripping off masks mid-flight.

Increased ethanol in fuel this summer is nearly useless

President Joe Biden’s plan to extend the availability of higher biofuel blends of gasoline during the summer months is a tiny bandage on a massive wound. Biden intends to allow the sale of E15, or gasoline containing 15% ethanol, to continue through the summer.

Amendments would provide some tax relief for homeowners

It often is difficult to find information on constitutional amendments and the meaning of their proposed text. Their lawyer-drafted language seems intended primarily to confuse the public.

GLSEN’s groomers in plain sight

Everything old is new again as a new generation of parents takes on kiddieporn curriculum producers masquerading as anti-bullying crusaders. So let me repeat a warning I’ve issued repeatedly to families across the country: “Diversity.” “Tolerance.” “Safety.

Activists should quit monkeying with lifesaving research

Alzheimer’s research is a matter of life and death. But it also involves a lot of monkey business -- literally.

Agriculture and natural resources industry flourishes here

Picturing a world without unique agricultural interests is like looking at a newspaper with no headlines, a bicycle with no wheels, or a house with no doors. Things just wouldn’t seem right.