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Entries tagged with 'Allen'Bands abound in the areaRe: "Big, BIG band -- This mass of musicians blankets a football field, marching large and producing a resounding sound -- Precision instrumental in coordinating logistics on, off turf for 638 performers," Friday news story. Hats off to the Allen... Potholes, not poolsRe: "McKinney dreams big for new aquatic center -- $44M facility would be among priciest in U.S.; bond election planned," and, "Aquatic center losing money -- Analysis shows natatorium costing taxpayers $5.2 million," Tuesday news stories. Now McKinney wants to... On freeway congestion ...Extra lane would lessen gridlock Re: "Traffic lanes for the rest of us," Barbara Meier, Monday Letters Meier hit the nail on the head: We should open the HOV lanes to everyone. We now have HOV lanes with very few... Owner needs to know his placeRe: "Behind the scenes of a bitter split -- Transcripts document hard choices, hard feelings," Friday news story. Now I understand why the Mavericks will never win an NBA championship. Meddlesome owners cause more problems than they solve. The Cowboys... NTTA correct to collectRe: "Left unpaid, tolls grow -- and fast -- Cash-strapped NTTA steps up efforts to collect from scofflaws," Wednesday news story. Rightly, the North Texas Tollway Authority levies fines against people who do not pay what they owe for using... Examine Sotomayor philosophyRe: "Ricci vs. DeStefano -- Don't overstate Sotomayor's role in key ruling," Tuesday Editorials. Yes, it would be a mistake to read too much into Sonia Sotomayor's "limited role" in Ricci vs. DeStefano, but it would be a much more... On the H1N1 virusWhy not close the border? Re: "Federal officials pressured to tighten border crossings under outbreak," dallasnews.com. So the Centers for Disease Control wonks say there is no medical merit to closing the border, since the disease has already spread across... On the economy: Obama plans make senseRe: "Partway There -- Obama's tax cuts make sense, but other ideas ...," Wednesday Editorials. If care is exercised in the planning, there will be no "bridges to nowhere." There are plenty of needed infrastructure projects in all the states,... Respect -- in what role?A pastor recently asked my direction about running for the Collin County commissioners court. My thought was that he could be trusted as an honest preacher or honest politician, but no one would respect him as both. The Rev. Rick... In this case, the camera didn't lieI received a citation for running a red light here in Allen. The offense was captured on the newly installed red light camera at an intersection near my home. My husband and I debated contesting the ticket in court. Our... Health insurance tipsRe: "Finding health insurance -- It's bad enough to lose the paycheck, but what if someone gets sick?" Saturday Business. This was a great article. A few other tips: Even if your employer is too small to provide COBRA... It's Bush who needs reminderRe: "The right amount of stimulus -- Economy can't keep living on borrowed money, and we can't afford more taxes, says John Cornyn," Friday Viewpoints. Sen. Cornyn says we can't keep living on borrowed money. He should have preached that... We are responsible for savingRe: "Take my tax bonus, please -- Top earners shouldn't have Social Security taxes capped, argues Michael Messner," Saturday Viewpoints. Social Security was not meant to be a replacement for saving for one's retirement. Nor was it meant to be... Lay off that hornRe: "Honk if you want less honking -- Listen, the car horn is beeping useless, says Dave Johns," Sunday Points. It always amazes me that so many drivers' first reaction is to hit the horn, rather than the brake, or... Gas guzzlers are our faultDoesn't everyone realize that the car companies were building exactly what the public was asking for? Or is there a belief that Ford, GM and Chrysler were forcing people at gunpoint to purchase SUVs? Japanese and European companies were caught... PUC's lapdog fineIt really disheartens me to hear that our state Public Utility Commission is considering a dramatically reduced fine for what looks like manipulation of the deregulated electric market. Didn't the Enron debacle teach us anything? Deregulation requires strong enforcement, not... Selfless pastor was an exampleRe: "Kathleen Baskin-Ball -- Beloved pastor offered lessons in life and death," Thursday Editorials. In her life of ministry and her courageous death, the Rev. Kathleen Baskin-Ball has shown all of us an example of how to live our... My wish for better public educationRe: "Transition watch," Saturday news story. President-elect and Mrs. Barack Obama have chosen to send their daughters to private school. It's a shame they will not have their girls educated among the children of the people who elected him. Wouldn't... Keep Dena Schlosser incarceratedRe: "Mom who killed baby to be freed -- Judge orders continued treatment for woman who severed girl's arms," Nov. 8 Metro. It's very sad when a student of psychology, such as Ms. Schlosser, who violently killed her child... |