wacotrib - Latest News - Opinion Headlines http://www.wacotrib.com The latest headlines from wacotrib en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., wacotrib Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:34:13 EST Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/05/98/58/image_1358985.jpg wacotrib - Latest News - Opinion Headlines http://www.wacotrib.com 5 Bill Hammond, guest column: Watch for liberal opportunists http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/12/01/12012008wachammond.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/12/01/12012008wachammond.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST The election of Barack Obama is a true watershed moment: America’s first African-American president. Harley Johnson, Board of Contributors: At last, hope for change http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/12/01/12012008wacjohnson.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/12/01/12012008wacjohnson.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST HILLSBORO — I am tired of the whimpering, whining, ridiculous warnings about what will happen now that a person of intellect, wisdom and compassion has been elected president of the United States. EDITORIAL: Rep. Rangel may prove Democrats' albatross amid party's loud claims of public integrity http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/12/01/12012008waceditorial.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/12/01/12012008waceditorial.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Amid the promise and youthful vigor of a new administration, Congress faces an old problem — and one that, till recently, has dogged Republicans far more than Democrats. Letters: Too many experts, more on the Nuge and buying foreign cars http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacletters.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacletters.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Expert opinions, bah! Editorial: Land rush downtown? http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008waceditorial.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008waceditorial.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Art Center Waco has lusted for downtown Waco from afar. Ted Nugent: Kids need pets; pets need kids http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/nugent/2008/11/30/11302008_wac_nugent.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/nugent/2008/11/30/11302008_wac_nugent.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Young Ted was about to pass out from out-of-control hysterical laughter. Duke, the dog of my childhood — big, strong, lovable, a black Labrador/retriever Weimaraner mix — was pulling me wildly in my Red Flyer wagon across the vacant field, bouncing dangerously over every bump and rock. Sandra Sanchez, guest column: However powerful elsewhere, men are still often helpless in grocery aisles http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacsanchezcolumn.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacsanchezcolumn.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST I admit to panic when my wife suggested I go to the grocery store Thanksgiving morning. But she gave me a reprieve in more ways than one: She went to the store herself, and came back so inspired by what she saw that she began to write. Being resourceful, I gladly offered my column space. Dave Neisch, guest column: Reflections of auto executive http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacneisch.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacneisch.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST My entry into the automobile industry was at a very low rung — as an hourly employee in a Chrysler assembly plant in Detroit. I was 16 and saving up for college. Letters http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/12012008wacletters.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/12012008wacletters.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Animal control? Hello? John Young: H.S. counselors should have arenas, not broom closets http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacyoung.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/11/30/11302008wacyoung.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=12 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Mayor Virginia DuPuy had summoned Greater Waco for an education summit, and it looked like most of the town turned out.