OPINION
Read the Story...

DAVE MCNEELY
State of State draws stares
      No coincidence that the loudest clapping at Gov. Rick Perry's state of the state speech Tuesday came from a heavy-set guy in the southwest corner of the House chamber. He was Dave Carney, Perry's chief political consultant, from New Hampshire, who is suspected of putting dreams of the vice preside...
More ...

STEVE MARTAINDALE
Reasons to miss the Antarctic
      As I wrap up preparations for leaving Antarctica, it occurs to me to ask myself, "What will you miss when you leave?" It's a valid question. While I am not among the large percentage of people here whose arrival fulfilled a longawaited wish, I did jump at the opportunity when it arose. There were ...
More ...

CACTUS PRYOR
What happened to old-time winters?
      This winter in Texas is not what it's supposed to be. We are supposed to be wearing summer clothes, playing golf almost any day of the week, washing our cars in our driveways and swimming at Barton Springs if it's just too beautiful a day to not check in on our city's special swimming hole.
More ...

MARY HENKEL JUDSON
Being a leader takes someone special
      Only days after the city council makes a decision on how to fill the vacancy left by the untimely death of Jerry Watson, the filing period for the May election opens. Tonight, Thursday, Feb. 8, the council will select from six applicants to fill Watson's position until the May 12 election.
More ...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
      Icing on cake What a fun and delightful evening everyone spent Sunday night, Jan. 8, at the Sandys Awards provided by P.A.C.T. There was entertainment from "Grease," "Bad Year for Tomatoes," and other previous plays from the year 2006. The presentations were tastefully done, and the acceptance sp...
More ...