Editorials
Positive Highlights: Lifestyle change leads awards, new goals
Evi D. Smith was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Orange. She graduated from Lamar University…
Opinion
Talking About Parenting: Time together means the world
Over this past weekend, I decided to be brave and take the youngest four kids camping. I didn’t…
Opinion
Letter of Introduction Platt-Bryant seeks WOCCISD Board position
It is a privilege to announce my candidacy to run for a third term on the West Orange-Cove…
Opinion
Let judges handle bail, and keep Texas safer
Originally published in Texas Tribune In order for any criminal justice system to work properly, justice must mean…
Opinion
Story Over a Cup: A yarn of Michael Van Winkle
I have been plagued by sinus problems all this week. It started off as a cold and ended…
Opinion
My Five Cents No spring break for legislators
March is always a busy month in the Capitol as many people make their way to Austin during…
Opinion
FROM THE PUBLISHER: It seems we will need a county judge
By Bobby Tingle As it stands, current Orange County Judge Dean T. Crooks is resigning effective March…
Opinion
Simar seeks WOCCISD Board position
My name is Gina Simar, and I have filed to run for the WOCCISD Board of Trustees. I…
Opinion
Letter of Introduction Holt seeks School Board seat
Hello everyone, I’m Russell Holt and today I’m letting you know I’m running for WOCCISD school board in…
Opinion
Metrics and accountability in government
By J. David Derosier In an earlier career, I was a Worldwide Manager of Product Managers, with project…