Opinion

OP-ED: Redefine rural? Federal officials should pause move to reclassify communities

How do you know if you live in the city or the country? For some, any place without…

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OP-ED: THE IDLE AMERICAN: As the world churns

As a four-year-old when World War II began in 1941, my understanding of the enormity of it all escaped…

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OP-ED: A reason for shopping locally

I try hard to shop locally first. I search Orange and then Orange County before searching outside the…

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OP-ED: Living Life – How you handle failing is what matters

“Failure is not an option.” I would think most people have likely hear these words from Apollo 13. While…

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OP-ED: From WOCCISD Superintendent: Making music with Caleb Henson

This week, I highlight an outstanding young man from the Orange community and a product of West Orange-Stark…

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OP-ED: Let’s begin by ending the stigma

Mental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization,…

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OP-ED: My Five Cents – Gulf Coast Protection District bill passes the House

Session is drawing to a close. This is the last week for Senate committees to realistically consider bills…

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OP-ED: We keep our promises, the State of Texas should too

Where I come from, your word is your bond. You keep your promises and fulfill your obligations. I’m…

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OP-ED: Story Over a Cup: A connoisseur of dad jokes

My favorite jokes in the world are Dad Jokes. As a point of order, they are my wife’s…

LTTE

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LTTE: Honoring those who died serving our country

Memorial Day honors the men and women who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is a day for…