Commentary
The Latino Shift: How Pastors and Grassroots Efforts Turned the Tide in Texas
Driven by a desire for change that aligns with their faith and values, Latino voters are increasingly voting based on issues rather than party loyalty.
Texas Universities Need to (Strategically) Plan for Success
Texas cannot simply ban its way to good education. It must also strategically plan to provide a better vision of an educated citizen.
Amarillo Becomes First Texas City to Reject a ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ Ordinance on Ballot
Despite the defeat of Prop A, the effort to end abortion trafficking in Amarillo is far from over.
Y’All Answered: Dealing with Illegal Immigration
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Commentary Archive
Y’All Answered: Noncitizens Registered to Vote in Your Community?
Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced some 6,500 noncitizens had been removed from the voter rolls—2,000 of whom had voting histories. Meanwhile, Attorney General Ken Paxton has created a "tipline" for Texans to report suspected violations of state election laws....
Are Texas Schools Providing Students a Solid Educational Foundation?
Education in America has a rich English heritage that spans over three and a half centuries, from the first to the second Elizabeth. Initially influenced by educational practices in England and Europe, it gradually developed its own distinct characteristics to suit...
Y’All Answered: Ready for (College) Football?
Taking a quick break from governance, policy, and politics, yesterday we asked readers which of Texas' collegiate football teams they were supporting. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is a sampling of the comments...
Amarillo Doctor Against ‘Sanctuary City’ Ordinance Has Ties to Church Involved in Abortion Trafficking
On Monday, August 12, 2024, the Potter-Randall County Medical Society (PRCMS) held a press conference led by Dr. Steve Urban. During the press conference, Dr. Urban shared that the PRCMS had concerns about the wording of the ballot language for the proposed Sanctuary...
FTC’s Noncompete Rule Under Fire
With the elevation of JD Vance to Republican vice presidential nominee, and polling showing the Democratic Harris-Walz ticket outperforming its Biden-led predecessor, there is a renewed focus on both parties’ warmth towards “hipster antitrust” and “Neo-Brandeisian”...
Y’All Answered: Texas A&M’s ‘Social Justice’ Certification?
This fall, Texas A&M is offering a certification in “Social Justice Leadership” focused on DEI principles and woke ideology. Yesterday, we asked if this made readers more or less likely to encourage young people in their families to attend Texas A&M. Do you want to...
Pharmacy Protests May Be More About Walmart Than Walgreens
“Do you think protests will impact decisions of national pharmacy chains?” I’ve heard this question many times. Favorable initiatives other than those at the sidewalks of CVS and Walgreens have strengthened my “yes” to the question. The battle over pharmacy-provided...
A Rockwall Mom Responds
NOTE: Rockwall mom Corey Booth submitted this commentary on behalf of herself and her husband Tim Booth, who believe their son was sexually abused by a pre-K teacher at Springer Elementary in Rockwall ISD. This is our family's response to the Rockwall Independent...
Amarillo City Council Approves ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ Ballot Language for November Election
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the Amarillo City Council voted to reject the Sanctuary City for the Unborn (SCFTU) Ordinance, placing the decision to send the ordinance to the ballot in the hands of the SCFTU Citizen Initiative Petition Initiating Committee. On Friday,...