Opinion

OP-ED: From the editor: Examining Proposition 4 (SJR 47) on the ballot

“The constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for a justice of the supreme court, a judge of the…

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OP-ED: From the editor: Taking a look at Proposition 3 (SJR 27)

“The constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting…

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OP-ED: Supporting hometown newspapers

We are grateful in the support you have shown The Orange Leader as we have had to weather…

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OP-ED: Looking at Proposition 2 (HJR 99)

Proposition 2 is “The constitutional amendment authorizing a county to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation or…

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From the editor: Be prepared for Nov. 2 election

There are eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the November 2, 2021 ballot.…

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OP-ED: Continue fighting illegal dumping

There is a difference between dumping and littering. Littering is tossing an empty bag out of your car,…

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OP-ED: Raising the postal rates

The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to raise mailing rates could present one more damaging blow to community newspapers…

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OP-ED: Getting out of poverty should not be about luck

I grew up poor and undocumented. Here’s what I’ve learned. I grew up in a poor, undocumented family.…

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OP-ED: Passing of the torch

On Tuesday, I was privileged with watching the passing of the gavel from outgoing president to incoming president…

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OP-ED: Learning more about serving on jury duty

The Texas Bar Foundation awarded $20,000 to the State Bar of Texas Law-Related Education Department to fund their…