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Entries tagged with 'Mesquite'Mesquite's classic student radioMATT NAGER/ SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR" class="mt-image-right" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 20px 20px;" />Re: "An oldie but goodie -- At 25, radio station KEOM's been around longer than its student DJs," Saturday news story. What a great story on the... I'm a rodeo fan at heartRe: "Rodeo looks to polish image, change fortunes -- City and fans hope a new owner, $1.4 million upgrade will spur renewed interest," Friday Metro. I have been attending the Mesquite Championship Rodeo since I was a little kid, and... Intense TAKS aid problematicRe: "Time off for passing TAKS considered -- Those failing test or classes get extra help in high school plan," Monday Metro. The plan to give intensive special training to Mesquite students who have trouble passing TAKS does nothing but... Contemporary education already runs in NikesRe: "Education beyond the flip-flop era--One-size-fits-all learning is hopelessly outdated, says Colleen Duke," Sunday, April 12th Community Opinions. Duke claims current teaching practices resemble cheap, flimsy, ephemeral flip-flops. But we teachers threw out the flip-flops when new research surfaced... Mesquite officials to blameRe: "Flawed travel policy corrected, official says - City plans to monitor expenses more closely; over $70,000 repaid," Wednesday Metro. There's a problem with Mesquite City Manager Ted Barron's faulting of the policy but not the people in officials' Big... What you don't see about GarlandRe: "Office budget busted -- Neumann overspends by $8,000, annoying more frugal members" and "Inquiry to focus on officials' trips -- Full-scale internal probe promised of pricey N.Y. travels," Feb. 28 Metro. What you don't read about Garland are stories... Tax money misspentRe: "City's travel policy violated -- Residents paid for Mesquite officials' trips related to bond sale," Friday Metro, and "Office budget busted Neumann overspends by $8,000, annoying more frugal members," Saturday Metro. Why should Dallasites pay for a camera for... Joy of volunteer mentoringProfessor Morrie Schwartz, in the book Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, said: "The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you and devote yourself to creating... Series proves eye-opening ...Re: "Is Texas looking out for you? Those benefitting most from laws are often not the neediest -- Health-care outsourcing is rolling on, but many patients suffer from silent treatment," the first part of the four-week "State of Neglect" series... All laws burden poor ...Re: "Uninsured drivers' cars towed -- already 20 vehicles impounded on New Year's Day as police give no grace period on ordinance," Saturday Metro. Uninsured drivers are probably why my insurance is so high. I haven't had an accident in... On the bank bailouts: One angry taxpayerThe Congress vote lifted European stock markets but Asian shares fell and central banks again had to use billions to keep markets moving. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)" class="mt-image-right" style="float: right; margin: 0 0... On inaugural prayer: Wrong-headed Mark Davis ...Re: "Obama made right call on Warren -- It's never wrong for those with opposing views to pray together, says Mark Davis," Wednesday Viewpoints. Once again, Mark Davis, talking about the Rev. Rick Warren, shows his usual hypocrisy. In his... Season for givingWe may not be able buy new cars, computers or toys, but we can provide in plenty the gift that almost everyone needs. The gift of love for one's family, friends and especially one's enemies can be the best gift... On 'At the Edge of Life' series: Palliative care gives peaceRe: "At the Edge of Life," a five-part series that concluded Thursday. I have been a subscriber to The Dallas Morning News for almost 30 years, and I must say this is by far the most extraordinary, captivating, uplifting and... TV commercials insult usRe: "Shame on you, Burger King -- Ad an insane re-enactment of colonialism, says Derrick Jackson," Saturday Viewpoints. I also consider this commercial insulting. Unfortunately, it's just one in a long line of insulting, idiotic TV commercials. Evidently the advertisers... Shoe-thrower unappreciativeRe: "Bush hails war progress, faces rage firsthand -- He dodges flying shoes on surprise trip to Iraq, Afghanistan," Monday news story. I wonder if the journalist who threw his shoe at President George W. Bush in Iraq appreciates the... Protective agency ignores lawRe: "U.S. to limit immigration crackdown -- Hirees of fewer federal contractors will be checked via system," Saturday news story. Is it any wonder that people feel that laws are only to be used when we feel like it --... No need for X-mas x-cessWe're forced to get creative and even a little stingy this year when we go out to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. Whatever happened to those do-it-yourself gifts that came right from the heart? Though they may... Schlosser will never be curedRe: "The law worked; that's the problem," by Jacquielynn Floyd, Tuesday Metro. The law should not allow this woman back out into society for the simple reason that she is mentally incapable of controlling herself. She was examined by many... |