Opinion

Coordination of officers a smart move
While most law enforcement pursuits don’t come close to the level of Sheriff Buford T. Justice chasing the Bandit,
May 16, 2008

The future is in their hands
Our graduates receive a full dose of guest-speaker encouragement as they sit, sometimes attentively, at their ceremonies in their gowns, mortar boards and tassels.
May 15, 2008

Acclaims and a Shame for May 13, 2008
All the tight races showed why there's no such thing as a wasted vote; Dow Comeback Kids inspire us all; Amen to Fed finally targeting credit card practices.
May 13, 2008

Acclaims and a shame for May 12, 2008
Acclaims and a shame for May 12, 2008
May 12, 2008

‘Historic’ death another life cut short
The death of David McCormick made history in Matagorda County, but not the type his family would have wanted him to make.
May 11, 2008

Eminent domain used properly
Eminent domain is one of those concepts that immediately causes blood to flush the faces of those who believe it is government evil in its purest form, regardless of the specifics of its application.
May 09, 2008

Olympian task of rig removal under way
Sometimes, the loss of a local landmark is a sad thing for an area’s residents. In this case, community officials and business leaders are breathing sighs of relief.
May 08, 2008

Buy extra rice, but for the truly needy
The problem with the run on rice is there is no shortage in the United States, experts say. In fact, there is not even a threat of a shortage in our country.
May 07, 2008

With so many choices, your vote is needed
This May brings a bumper crop of candidates to municipal, school board and drainage district elections across Brazoria County, and it’s up to voters to show up to pick the right ones.
May 06, 2008

Sentence for fatal race carries a message
The plea agreement reached by Tyrone Alexander Brown and prosecutors last week imposed a penalty that will serve as a deterrent and gave a young man a chance to start over, but made sure he keeps the victims in mind as he does.
May 06, 2008

Acclaims and a Shame for May 5, 2008
Acclaims and a Shame for May 5, 2008
May 05, 2008

Displaced children need to feel at home
Much mud has been slung at state officials for taking more than 400 children into custody after a raid on a polygamist compound in West Texas amid allegations young girls were being forced to marry and have children with much older men.
May 04, 2008

Acclaims and a Shame for April 21, 2008
Acclaims and a Shame for April 21, 2008
April 21, 2008

Congress can’t drop the curtain on Big Oil
There is little Congress can do to put a lid on gas prices, and the public hecklings it feels the need to deliver against the energy giants accomplish nothing.
April 20, 2008

Freeport LNG proving to be valuable asset
Freeport LNG has done a commendable job in making itself a part of our community. It will be a valuable asset both to area industry and to the economy.
April 16, 2008