Once again, on the Fourth of July, a small, plastic American flag magically appears, stuck in the ground at my curb along with every other house in my neighborhood. Once again, attached is the business card of a local realtor....
Re: "Mom should be charged, too," by Sheree Stevens, Monday Letters. I know nothing of Randy Allen Baker, the man charged with causing the death of the toddler about whom Stevens writes. I know nothing of the child's mother or...
Election letters for candidates in Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Irving....
Re: "Why did pilot get $2.35 million?" by Brian Burns, Thursday Letters. The years of training and study it takes to become a proficient, highly skilled aviator can't be measured in monetary terms. This individual spent years of work and,...
Re: "Bush wants gate on route to home -- No opposition yet from City Council, streets' residents," Tuesday Metro. Residents of Daria Place, the future home of George W. and Laura Bush, are meeting with officials from the city of...
Re: "Wait a minute ... '09's first baby born in FW -- Cedar Hill couple's daughter arrives just a wee bit too late," Friday Metro. I am not sure if it was blatant hypocrisy or a social disconnect that allowed...
For those who are considering entering the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes with grandiose visions of winning $5,000 a week for the rest of your life, consider this: Anytime you enter a sweepstakes, you are, in effect, signing up to receive...
Some people will never want Caroline Kennedy in the Senate, and the reason has nothing to do with lack of experience. She actually has credible experience and a stellar education. They don't want her in the club because she has...
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Re: "Ex-chief getting severance pay -- Transit agency lawyer, spokeswoman say offer came out of sympathy," Thursday Metro. Who are these people on the North Texas Tollway Authority board of directors who approve an employment contract for $260,000 annually that...
Re: "License ruling is reaffirmed -- Judge says vendor required to have investigative permit," Thursday news story. I think it's disgusting that nowhere in the lawsuit does Lloyd Ward allege that his wife was innocent of running a red light....
When the FBI recently publicized the results of its investigation of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the announcement was dramatic (political corruption crime spree) and amusing (Mr. Blagojevich's wife cussing on FBI wiretaps). Mr. Blagojevich himself is somewhat telegenic with that...
Re: "Trustees extend their terms -- Switch meant to save money; some question legality, timing," Friday news story. At a time when the Dallas school district is in the worst financial crisis in its history, the members vote 7-2 to...
Re: "Back in the spotlight's glare -- Judge who earlier was vindicated in e-mail controversy now faces possible misdemeanor DWI count," Saturday Metro, and "Board approves firing of Carrollton-Farmers Branch superintendent facing DWI charge," Saturday Metro. It appears that Judge...
Re: "DISD fiscal overhaul is near, Hinojosa says -- Details scant after school chief meets again with executives," Wednesday Metro. I'm so relieved to know that all of DISD's financial problems will soon be resolved. We now have a group...
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