Pam Lowe: We are the team . . .
. It takes many types of people and effective organizations to ensure a city runs smoothly. It is civic responsibility paired with the work of… Login to continue reading Login…
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Arthur I. Cyr: JFK’s arms control treaty remains major milestone
. “I speak … in a spirit of hope,” said President John F. Kennedy, beginning a policy address to the nation on July 26, 1963.… Login to continue reading Login…
Sen. Cruz to visit Ellis County Aug. 8
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryoad.com Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is scheduled to visit Ellis County on Aug. 8, the Ellis County Republican Party announced Sunday. Cruz… Login to continue reading Login…
Texas History Minute: Rail magnate Gould helped shape modern Texas
. The late 1800s was the age of the railroad. Trains steamed across the hills, valleys, and plains of a growing United States, steadily bringing… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Ansell: Even in anger, trust that God has a plan
. Our youngest son Jack is awesome. I might be biased in my assessment of him, but he is in the coffee business, plays just… Login to continue reading Login…
Joe Guzzardi: Employers voice annual false lament: No workers
. People may be fleeing New York and Chicago for sunny Florida, but not many are looking for jobs once they arrive. Or so goes… Login to continue reading Login…
Paul F. Petrick: Blame Bob Hope for Dems’ pivot to big business
. The twentieth anniversary of Bob Hope’s death on July 27 closes the “Season of Hope” that began with Hope’s 120th birthday on May 29.… Login to continue reading Login…
Jeremy Mazur: Expanding Texas' water supply is now in the voters' hands
. A priority for state lawmakers this year was the establishment of new funding sources to help ensure Texas has ready access to enough water… Login to continue reading Login…
Mary Scott Nabers: Feasibility studies signal high interest in upcoming projects
. It is impossible to predict with certainty the total success of any new, complex project, but public officials strive to do everything possible to… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellzey addresses National Defense Authorization Act
Staff report WASHINGTON — The National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $886.3 billion for national defense, funds over $2 billion in service chief and combatant commander… Login to continue reading Login…