Perspectives

Brave DA stood up to vigilantes

Sat, 08/04/2018 - 12:00am

Three cowardly assassins gunned down a harmless old man plowing his fields on Jul. 19, 1889, and left their grisly calling card --nine bullet holes in the body. The seven

Read more about Brave DA stood up to vigilantes

Select panel considers approaches to mass shooting prevention

Sat, 08/04/2018 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — A special interim committee of state lawmakers met July 24 at the Texas Capitol to further explore what can be done to prevent mass shootings like the one

Read more about Select panel considers approaches to mass shooting prevention

Marberry should be in the Hall of Fame

Sat, 08/04/2018 - 12:00am

•••PROVERBS 14:34 ••• Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. ••• FIRST AMENDMENT QUOTES: “No matter how true I believe what I am writing to

Read more about Marberry should be in the Hall of Fame

Sheepscapes’ history depicted in ‘Woolly West’

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 12:00am

When the terms “Wild West” or “cowboys” are used, the discussion will soon include cattle and their role in the development of the country. Sheep are seldom mentioned and, if

Read more about Sheepscapes’ history depicted in ‘Woolly West’

Sheppard serves longer than any Texas senator

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 12:00am

A century ago this week on July 27, 1918, Texas Democrats had one and only one choice for United States Senator – the incumbent, Morris Sheppard. Joseph Weldon Bailey ended