Honoring our nation’s birthday

America is gearing up for a significant milestone: On July 4, the country will observe its 250th birthday.This should be a celebration like no other.

Audiences will support family-friendly movies

Project Hail Mary” is proof. Based upon the novel of the same name by author Andy Weir (who also wrote “The Martian”), the science fiction film released by Amazon MGM Studios has already grossed more than $600 million worldwide, on a $190 million budget.

Who will win redistricting wars?

For almost a year now, America’s two major political parties have been engaged in a mass congressional redistricting battle royale.The fun kicked off in Texas last July, when Gov.

From ashes to ordinance: How fire and building codes shape safer communities

Fire and building codes are silent guardians in our daily lives, often overlooked until disaster reveals their absence. Enforced through permits and inspections, these regulations form our strongest shield against loss of life, property and community.

Our politicians hate us

There is no other explanation for it. Not ignorance, not well-intentioned stupidity, not misguided but honest mistakes. No one could inflict the kinds of cruelty our politicians do unless they despised their constituents.

What happened to ‘no more Souters’?

In 1990, George H.W. Bush, listening to then-White House Chief of Staff John H. Sununu, nominated David Souter to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Facts to consider about the Lampasas school bond

It is recommended that anyone voting in the upcoming election for the LISD Bond Issue reads this short article from the Texas Scorecard, an online Texas-focused news service.

Hey Tucker: Islam, Christianity have a long, bitter history

Tucker Carlson, the one-time cable news darling of the Right, lost his mind around the time he was fired by Fox News on April 24, 2023. He has evinced this in countless ways -- including his now-infamous fight with a demon, which he seems to have lost.

How to reverse societal decline

Retail stores locking up items is the symptom of a much larger problem. I recently went to Walmart and had ibuprofen on my shopping list. I went to the medicine section and -- groan -- saw this $5 item locked behind glass.

Those who don’t learn from history will repeat its mistakes

There has been much criticism in the media of President Trump for his actions against Iran. These commentators have short or selective memories.Going back to the 1930s, one should remember the statement by Neville Chamberlain touting “peace in our time” after meeting Hitler’s demands.