The Great Hot Dog Chili Taste-Off
It’s the time of year when Chili tastes especially good. A warm, tangy bowl heats the body and warms the soul. Appropriately, the local Highlands Rotary Club holds …
Columnists – Special Columns
Congressman Ron Paul: Legislation doesnt stand up well against economic realities
Congressman Ron Paul issued the following editorial following the March 20 vote.Following months of heated public debate and aggressive closed-door negotiations, Congress finally cast a historic vote on …
Congressman Ted Poe: The government control of healthcare in unconstitutional
Congressman Ted Poe presented the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Mar 20.Mr. Speaker, the Constitution of the United States of America …
Rep. Gene Green Votes in Support of Health Care Reform
Rep. Gene Green voted in support of H.R. 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, The Reconciliation Act of 2010.Rep. Green released the following …
Wheres the Motto? Revisiting an urban legend
MEANDERINGSBy Bobby Horn Jr.I love urban legends and folklore. They have got to be my favorite styles of literature. We have all seen them, and probably told a …
The lifeblood of our all-volunteer army
TEXAS TIMESBy SEN. JOHN CORNYNThe United States Army is the finest in the world. Throughout our countrys history, these brave men and women have demonstrated unparalleled patriotism, valor, …
Opinion: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act needed
Rep. Gene Green last week voted in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This legislation will help Americans become more globally competitive and …
Opinion: Just say no to largest spending bill in U.S. history
Dear Neighbors,Today, Congress passed the largest spending bill in our nations history I voted NO.This morning, before the vote, I was talking to my friend Sammy Mahan …
Texas Times by Sen. John Cornyn: ‘Texas Uncorked’
You’ve heard it described as medium heavy, sweet and low in sulfates. Its presence pre-dates the arrival of the first Anglo-American settlers to Texas. And today, its industry …
An Underground Movement via MySpace
By AISHA FARHOUD “Rock hasn’t died, it’s just moved underground” That’s what someone said to me when I told him rock was dead. At the time I thought …