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Entries tagged with 'McKinney'Skirt nature centerRe: "Heard museum, water district battling over sewer line plans -- Eminent domain cited; hearing set for Nov. 9 to determine damages," Oct. 29 news story. A small, sparkling stream winds through mossy trees, falling into crystal clear ponds where... 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... Speed limit applies to all lanesRe: "Left lane is for passing only," by Rhonda Ploubis, Wednesday Letters. Ploubis states that if more drivers yielded the left lane for passing there would not be so much tailgating and lane changing. I disagree. There are drivers who... On tea parties ...You missed the action ... Re: "Slow start for Independence Day tea party -- Citizens fretting health care, taxes hold protest at Southfork Ranch," Sunday news story. Leave it to The Dallas Morning News to poorly report one of the... On drug testing in McKinney: Start by testing staff ...Re: "Drug testing in McKinney stirs concerns," Sunday news story. McKinney parents concerned about drug-testing their children have nothing to fear if their students don't do drugs ... and who should know better? However, with all due respect to those... Election lettersElection letters for candidates in McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall and Frisco... Fuller for McKinney mayorRe: "We Recommend -- Brian Loughmiller for McKinney mayor," last Wednesday Editorials. I am writing to address George Fuller's experience and the concern regarding his potential "learning curve." As a career teacher, I have experience with learning curves, and Fuller... Lessons when charges droppedRe: "Dallas officer who killed pit bull won't be charged," Saturday Regional Roundup. McKinney police sent two unfortunate messages by deciding not to charge an off-duty Dallas police officer with the shooting of a dog. 1. Don't call us, we're... Curfew just another burdenRe: "Day curfew may help keep kids in school," by Jacquielynn Floyd, Tuesday Metro. We do not need a daytime curfew on children and teens. School attendance is the job of parents and schools. There are already truancy laws in... Econo-box not for meRe: "Green car rules pose challenge -- Industry propped up by federal loans says Obama's plans will cost consumers," Tuesday news story. Nothing like seeing the Big Three get strangled even further. Now the federal government is going to saddle... When you don't have a choiceRe: "Police investigate pit bull's death -- Off-duty officer says dog acted aggressively before he shot it," Jan. 9 Metro. I empathize with the dog's owner, but I also understand and relate to the police officer. A big boxer dog... O'Donnell for McKinneyBalancing growth and change with history and McKinney's unique character requires more than just an eye for the bottom line. Robert O'Donnell understands as both a businessman and a historic homeowner. His record of service to the community for 20... Pit bull shooting disturbingRe: "Police investigate pit bull's death -- Off-duty officer says dog acted aggressively before he shot it," Friday Metro. I am extremely distressed by the shooting of the dog in Stonebridge this week, just because she was "suspected" of bothering... McKinney's Ussery right candidateNo city is perfect, but we all owe a debt of gratitude to the city fathers who came before us and created the vision we all enjoy today. The challenge that faces McKinney is: How do we deal with the... Muslims shouldn't be put outRe: "Talking Points," Jan. 4 Points. The irrational fear of Muslims on airplanes has really run its course and needs to stop. The Muslim on my flight has passed through the same security as I have. Their baggage has been... On the 'State of Neglect' series: Embarrassed by EvercareRe: "Is Texas looking out for you? Those benefiting most from laws are often not the neediest -- Health-care outsourcing is rolling on, but many patients suffer from silent treatment," last Sunday news story, part of a four-week series, "State... Treatment is always bestRe: "Jail isn't always the answer," by Mike Katz, Thursday Letters. Amen to Katz' letter. Mental illness will never be alleviated by a jail term. Might as well incarcerate me for my osteoporosis. Glenna Cromer, McKinney... Teen mom a disturbing trendRe: "Wait a minute ... '09's first baby born in FW -- Cedar Hill couple's daughter arrives just a wee bit too late," Friday Metro. There is a definite trend in who gives birth to the New Year's first baby,... Whose role to help with poverty?Re: "Bleeding-heart tightwads -- Nicholas Kristof tries to shame liberals into being more charitable," Wednesday Viewpoints. Thanks to Nicholas Kristof for honestly reporting what many of us conservatives have known for years. Liberals profess being compassionate. However, it's just with... Using our resources wiselyI was expecting guests for a lunch a few days ago, so my husband, not wanting to get his car blocked in the garage, backed it out to the street while he prepared to get ready to leave. So as... |