End taxpayer support for the higher-ed gravy train

One of the crucial insights of public policy is the understanding that most laws are predicated upon a (stated or unstated) quid pro quo.Take, for example, the roiling months-long debate about President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda.

The evidence for Easter

EDITOR ’S NOTE: Dennis Prager is off this week. We hope readers will enjoy the following guest column by Victor Joecks.If you think politicians make outlandish claims, consider what Christians celebrate at Easter.

Some needed perspective on college rankings, admissions

It’s the time of year when the letters finally arrive announcing the decisions of colleges and universities, and when countless applicants find themselves disappointed that they were rejected by their top schools.

Trump’s life work culminates in confronting China

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on most of his planned country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs -- with the notable exception of the People’s Republic of China.

Our worst trading partner

When Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) was in the midst of his record 25-plus hours of speaking on the Senate floor April 1, he yielded to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, who wanted to ask him a couple of questions.

Residents’ input squelched while developers are favored

We are writing to express deep concern and frustration with how the city of Lampasas has been handling the Northington Creek Estates development proposal.

What are you protesting?

In cities big and small all over the country last week, people opposed to the policies of the Trump administration decided to participate in nationally coordinated, so-called Hands Off protests.

Local firm has no involvement in Texas Materials train project

What follows is our company’s official statement of non-involvement in the Burnet-Lampasas County quarry train project. *** Railroad Infrastructure & Terminal Development, also known as RITD Engineering & Surveying, is a company specializing in rail yard development projects.

The president who set the precedent against a third term

When President George Washington was in his second term, there was nothing in the Constitution that prevented him from seeking a third.But he did not. In his Farewell Address in 1796, Washington explained why he was not seeking another term.

SNAP shouldn’t subsidize Slurpees

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dennis Prager is off this week. We hope readers will enjoy the following guest column by Victor Joecks.Even Chicken Little would be exhausted trying to keep up with what Democrats claim President Donald Trump wants to do.Just look at the news. Last Tuesday, Rep.