GUEST VIEW: Texas Public Information Act’s 50th anniversary an excellent time to strengthen the...
By Kelley Shannon
Executive Director
Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas
Fifty years ago, responding to public demand in an era of reform, Texas enacted a sweeping...
ELAM: Team Big Brother is coming for you
“I’ll promise you this,” Perry said. “I’ll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can.”
Rick...
Paul rebukes Galatians’ backsliding
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians was a pointed criticism of those new Christians because he had learned that they were still observing...
THE ECONOMIST: Getting the gas
On December 23, the quantity of natural gas used in the United States set a new daily record. Consumption in the lower 48 states...
HART: Classified documents here, there, everywhere!
My gun collection has grown large. With my sixth grandkid on the way, I wanted to buy another safe to lock away weapons and...
BBB Tip: Exercise caution when using online payment systems or apps
The increasing popularity of payment apps, such as PayPal, Venmo and Zelle, make it simple for people to send money to one another through...
GOOD NEWS: Names in the News February 4, 2023
NEW BANK SR VP & PRESIDENT
MIDLAND Rick W. Mitchell has joined American Momentum Bank as Senior Vice President/Midland Market President. A banking veteran with...
Quick Hits February 4, 2023
PET ADOPTION EVENT
The Odessa Animal Shelter has scheduled an adoption event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Circle P Ranch Supply, 6200...
Barber, Gerke, others come through in murder case
It’s not unusual. A man gets arrested for murder. He swears he’s innocent, but he’s convicted at trial and sentenced. He appeals, loses and...
Sen. Sparks calls for power realignment
AUSTIN Representing 930,000 people in the enormous 31st Senatorial District from the Permian Basin to Amarillo and the Texas High Plains, newly sworn-in State...