Perry’s veto plan
Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
Distracted driving — of which texting and driving is a large component — accounts for roughly 90,000 accidents and 450 deaths in Texas alone each year. Yet, despite impressive cooperation and common sense on the part of our Texas legislators, Gov. Rick Perry is again prepared to veto a ban on texting and driving.Read more
High-speed rail depot
Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
Let’s face it: If the high-speed rail system’s northern terminus is southeast of Dallas, it’s going to be difficult to get it to the western part of the Metroplex.Read more
Jesus and guns
Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
I was greatly impressed by Wedgwood Baptist Church Pastor Al Meredith's comments in the Star-Telegram on May 3. They were courageous and also well-thought out. (See: “Church members are praising God, packing heat”)Read more
Loan sense
Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
Letter writer Richard Simms wants the Texas House to cap payday lenders at 36 percent APR. (See: “Payday lending,” May 5) That would eliminate those lenders as the source of last resort.Read more
High-speed rail to DFW
Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
Imagine living in Hillsboro and working in Fort Worth, or working or shopping in Dallas and the suburban cities that make up the Metroplex.Read more
