In regard to Stephen Kelly’s May 10 letter about musicians’ wages and working conditions in Texas clubs: You have the freedom to move, work in venues that don’t allow smoking, or practice as if it’s a normal job for eight hours a day (or more), upon which time you will be a better musician who is worth more than $100 per gig. (See: “Promote live music”)

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Choosing a college major is difficult. Eighty percent of incoming college students have no clue, and many switch during their time in college, raising costs and delaying graduation.

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Although my wife and I support the addition of light rail and a station in Wedgwood, we do not support the accompanying rezoning.

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The first Boy Scout troop in the U.S. was not in Granbury, but was founded in Pawhuska, in Osage County, Okla., by the Rev. John F. Mitchell in May 1909. One of its original members was Clemmer Curtis.

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I eagerly await the next episode in the thrilling melodrama, “Gold Heist by Texans.”

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I wonder if cities will consider rescinding or changing their landscaping requirements for commercial developments in light of our persistent water woes.

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Let us pray that Congress doesn’t hold up aid for the tornado victims in Oklahoma as it did for New York and New Jersey after superstorm Sandy.

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I’ve pondered this question for years, as have many Americans. We all know that Congress makes laws, many of which are worthless, but the laws they make should apply to all citizens.

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In a May 16 commentary, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte wrote: “The Top 10 Percent program has enabled students from all walks of life — rural, urban, poor, minority — to get a first-tier education and break the cycle of poverty.”

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Thank you for a wonderful tribute on Tuesday to Tony Burgess. We’ve known him for the entire seven years of the Fort Worth Prairie Park initiative.

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