The recent studies and advice by a government panel that healthy men should not get routine prostate cancer screening because PSA blood testing can do more harm than good is absurd. (See: "PSA screening for prostate cancer is called unnecessary," Tuesday) This test is absolutely important to all men once they attain 50 years of age. True, the test is not 100 percent conclusive, but it tells the physician that further testing might be necessary.Read more

Memorial Day honors military members who gave their life for their country, but we also need to honor all veterans, past, present and future, who have put themselves in harm's way for us.Read more

So now coffee is good for me. Three months ago, it was bad for me. Eggs were bad for me years ago, but now they are good for me.Read more

It is refreshing to see good news regarding unions; the ratifications of the IBEW and OPEIU contracts with Lockheed Martin represent a strategy of collaboration rather than confrontation between employees and employer. What a nice transition without missing a paycheck.Read more

In response to the May 20 column "Public support of unions on the decline" by J.R. Labbe, referencing the Machinists at Lockheed Martin who are on strike, I have worked on both sides of the aisle between labor unions and management, and I disagree with Labbe's assertions.Read more

Barry Shlachter presented a very poignant and tragic story on Steven Andrews. (See: "It was bullying back then, too," May 19) I was deeply saddened to read it and to speculate on the possible connection to his experience at University School many decades ago.Read more

I am a proud member of IAM 776 striking against Lockheed Martin. Information coming from Lockheed at this point is merely propaganda to destroy our solidarity. Many salaried friends inside the plant have assured us that business is far from normal. In fact, probably not one in 50 supervisors is qualified to touch an aircraft. Most of the work accomplished will have to be removed and reworked by certified mechanics.Read more

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Tarrant County Precinct 3 needs a constable with true integrity, work ethic and community involvement and the support of local leaders and peers. Darrell Huffman is a successful small-business owner of The Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine. Everyone who votes in this election should take the time to investigate the real background and experience of each candidate. We believe that anyone who takes the time to look at the facts will see that Huffman is the clear choice for Constable Precinct 3.Read more

Now is the time to re-elect Commissioner Gary Fickes in Precinct 3.Read more