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Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” models winsome words to convert opponents into friends, a lesson forgotten or scorned a… Read more
HUGS go to … the staff at clinics, hospitals and pharmacies across the county who have fielded countless calls from residents anxious to know … Read more
My Mama often said, “Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres,” which roughly translates to “Tell me who you hang out with, and I will tell y… Read more
They want you to forget Read more
An open letter to Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Michael Burgess and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: Read more
Reaping what he sowed Read more
This editorial first appeared in The Dallas Morning News. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
Not a patriot Read more
Editor’s note: This guest essay was submitted before the introduction of Articles of Impeachment against President Trump and before Wednesday’… Read more
“Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.” Read more
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Read more
Look at history Read more
This editorial first appeared in the Houston Chronicle. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
I had decided to get a book on Texas birds come spring, but I bought one today. I know we’re in the so-called “dead of winter,” but it sure fe… Read more
Domestic terrorism Read more
Guest view: What kind of Texas House speaker will Dade Phelan be? Look at his friends — and enemies.
This editorial first appeared in the Houston Chronicle. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
“We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The myst… Read more
We are blessed with the freedoms and liberties of a Constitutional Republic. We live in a Federation: 50 States, united but with varied geogra… Read more
Wearing masks protects us all Read more
Normally, this space in the weekend newspaper would be devoted to an immediate accounting of the various Hugs & Shrugs from the past week … Read more
Free enterprise versus full socialism Read more
Before you know it, attention will turn from “there aren’t enough vaccines for the people who want them” to “not all of the people who ought t… Read more
It wasn’t long ago that Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, tried reassuring concerned lawmakers that his company isn’t the dangerous monopoly that m… Read more
Something is rotten in “Mini D.” Read more
A clean start in 2021 Read more
This editorial first appeared in the Austin American-Statesman. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
Texas’ failure Read more
This editorial first appeared in The Dallas Morning News. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz once said he wouldn’t “go like a servile puppy dog” back to Donald Trump after denying the presidential nominee his endorse… Read more
This is the time of year when everyone likes to reflect on the past year. Our own newspaper did that, and it was an excellent summary. Read more
“It is a damn poor mind indeed which can only think of one way to spell a word.’’ Read more
Misguided herd mentality Read more
This editorial first appeared in the Austin American-Statesman. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
Vaccines waitlists needed Read more
For 70 years, the Texas Senate had a “two-thirds rule” requiring 21 of the 30 senators to vote to bring a bill to the floor for debate. Read more
An open letter to our congressmen: Read more
The Dec. 30 edition of the Denton Record-Chronicle was chock-full of important information the public needs to know about the agencies who ost… Read more
Hello, 2021. Good riddance, 2020. Read more
It is an understatement to say we faced a variety of hardships in 2020. Read more
I’m a sucker for New Year’s Resolutions. Read more
Evidence of voting irregularities Read more
This hard year is almost over. Now it’s time to look to our future and imagine what’s possible. Texas has six key challenges that we could ove… Read more
I want to thank the community for allowing me the honor and privilege to serve as your mayor over the past 6 1/2 years. Clearly, 2020 has been… Read more
Like many Americans, I awoke on Christmas morning to sadly learn about what news reporters described as an “intentional explosion” in downtown… Read more
This editorial first appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
Since being appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2015, it has been my great honor to serve Texas, first as commissioner, and since 2017, chairman … Read more
This editorial first appeared in the San Antonio Express-News. Guest editorials don’t necessarily reflect the Denton Record-Chronicle’s opinions. Read more
With the holiday season upon us, it is a time of reflection as well as a time for gratitude and giving thanks to God for his grace and mercy. … Read more
Prepared for a long fight Read more
HUGS go to … all those who contributed their sweat, toil and tears in helping Shiloh Field Community Garden in Denton produce its largest crop… Read more
“If fascism comes [to America] … it will probably be ‘wrapped up in the American flag and heralded as a plea for liberty and preservation of t… Read more
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