Opinion

Legal groups sue to stop new immigration law

2 years ago By Capital Highlights

Body The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups and El Paso County challenging its constitutionality.

Legal groups sue to stop new immigration law

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

2 years ago By George Pitts

Body Dear Editor: The Democrats started the Civil War of 1861-1865, resulting in the deaths of 620 thousand Americans. They backed slavery.

Is there a reason for hope?

2 years ago By Brother J

Body This year our world has been plagued by wars, threats, and rumors of more wars at any minute. Sadly, untold numbers killed and millions fleeing for their lives.

Time to Treasure

2 years ago By The Rev. Michael Wallens

Body Following the angel’s instructions, the shepherds arrived in Bethlehem to find the newborn baby lying in a manger. Wondering why these strangers had come to see her child, the shepherds told Mary about the angels’ announcement.

Deer damage too much for magnolia tree survival

2 years ago By News Staff

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: We mowed our yard and forgot to replace the screen around our magnolia tree that I gave my wife several years ago. I discovered a buck deer had shredded the tree leaving only one inch of bark intact.

Deer damage too much for magnolia tree survival

House kills school choice vouchers

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Dear Editor: I see the House of Representatives in Austin has killed School Choice Vouchers for private schools, thanks to Democrats and 31 Republican Rinos. Well, well, how interesting.

Property tax cuts go into effect

2 years ago By Capital Highlights

Body Atotal of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31.

What can the Nativity teach us?

2 years ago By Guest Columnist

Body “The right place at the right time.

January is the best time to transplant liriope

2 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Body Dear Neil: I have a bed of liriope that I would like to use for new plants so that I can start another bed elsewhere in my yard. When and how should I do that? Start by trimming away any dead foliage left over from cold spells.

January is the best time to transplant liriope

What Was Really Under the Tree?

2 years ago By News Staff

Body It always brought excitement to my heart when we went and picked out a Christmas tree, then mother would help us decorate it. It was so much fun to turn out the lights and look at the Christmas tree with all the beautiful lights and decorations.