Sandra Sanchez
Sandra Sanchez: Wear red today to support heart disease prevention among women
Today's health campaigns often educate women about breast cancer and other diseases. But the threat of heart disease shouldn't get overlooked.
Bill Whitaker
Bill Whitaker: Demand for public morality back in '92 still haunts GOP faithful
I remember the stormy Republican National Convention in Houston in August of 1992. Can our nation's leaders champion family values when their lives don't match all the rhetoric?
From the publisher
Donnis Baggett: Early case of spring fever nothing to sneeze at
Something's got my allergies acting up. Strange as it may sound, I've decided that's a good thing.
God and the Constitution: Q&A with U.S. Senate candidate Craig James
The Tribune-Herald editorial board met last week with former ESPN broadcaster and SMU football standout Craig James.
Board of Contributors
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Cutting past the rhetoric on our nation's income inequality
Hard facts and real numbers reveal that it's not a simple case of "the rich getting richer while the poor get poorer."
Today's editorials
EDITORIAL: State's new STAAR tests are unfair for students
We have a big problem with statewide tests that have no uniform grading system. That's not fair to anyone.
Letters
LETTERS: Readers sound off on state-mandated tests, contraceptive rules and housing practices
We found some strong opinions from our readers today.
Jennifer Good, guest columnist: Stress Waco ISD academic excellence
I want an excellent school and an excellent teacher for my daughter immediately.
Curtis Cleveland, guest columnist: Keystone XL pipeline would create many U.S. jobs, bolster our energy security
America is many years away from producing enough green energy, so turning to politically stable and friendly neighbor makes a lot of sense.
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Joseph Abbott: NASA from Apollo 11 to Catch-22
Here's the real problem: When key members of Congress and old-guard NASA astronauts and officials say they're fighting to defend the U.S. space program, they're not really thinking of NASA.
With NASA grounding shuttle, SpaceX and Central Texas take lead in space exploration
There's no doubt that the future of space flight is being made and tested here in Central Texas — and that SpaceX is playing a key role.
Sept. 11, 2011
Frank Patterson, guest columnist: Biggest lesson from 9/11: Be prepared
We pray for the best, but we have also planned and prepared for the worst.
Al Siddiq, guest columnist: Patriots of all faiths hurt by terror attacks
We were not attacked that day as Christians, Jews or any specific religion or ethnicity. We were attacked as Americans. And we will stand tall and proud as Americans.
Ashley Cruseturner, Trib Board of Contributors: We're older, more jaded, but can we get back sense of unity we had after 9/11?
After projecting American power across the globe in a way unprecedented in our history, and claiming great successes on many fronts, ironically, 10 years later, we are painfully aware of our limitations.
Clifton Robinson
Clifton Robinson: Moving on in 2nd decade after 9/11
The recent anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks underscores what we must fix in an age of terrorism.
Gordon Robinson
Gordon Robinson: Both sides of debt debate need to get a grip on reality
The debt crisis and the uncertainty facing the American people is larger than any person or political party.
- God and the Constitution: Q&A with U.S. Senate candidate Craig James
- Building on a clear vision: An interview with Baylor Provost Elizabeth Davis
- Q&A with SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk: From McGregor to Mars
- Shaping journalists: Q&A with legendary journalism teacher and former Wacoan David McHam
- Cary DuPuy interview: Preparing for big changes in Waco ISD education
- Doing what can't be done: Q&A with new Waco ISD Superintendent Bonny Cain
- A look back, a look ahead: U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards sizes up 20 years in Congress and the problems that remain
- New goals for a new era: Inauguration interview with Baylor President Ken Starr
- Q&A: Get to know First Baptist Church Waco's new pastor
- Interview: Malcolm Duncan Jr. talks about his dad, Waco and joining the City Council
- Interview: Some final words from Dr. David Garland
- Q&A with Waco City Council candidate Wilbert Austin
- Q&A with Waco City Council candidate Carol Dugat
- Q&A with Waco school board candidate Debbie Luce
- Q&A with Waco school board candidate Angela Tekell
- Compassion in the depths of despair: Q&A with Jimmy and Janet Dorrell on their efforts to help Haiti
- In their own words: Q&A with Republican House candidates for District 17
- A new Baylor chapter: Q and A with Ken Starr
- Planning a vibrant downtown Waco: Q&A with urban planning consultants John Fregonese, Glen Bolen
- Bumpy road ahead for transportation: Q&A w/Steven E. Simmons, TxDOT deputy executive director
- Building a better downtown: Q&A with urban consultant John Fregonese
- Q&A with Dr. Truell Hyde on the formation of the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative
- Q&A: Judge Matt Johnson talks about renovating our historic treausre, the 107-year-old McLennan County Courthouse
- Trib interview: New MCC president Johnette McKown takes institution forward
- Q&A on health care with Roland Goertz, executive director of Family Health Center
More headlines: Last 7 days
- LETTERS: Readers sound off on state-mandated tests, contraceptive rules and housing practices
- EDITORIAL: State's new STAAR tests are unfair for students
- Sandra Sanchez: Wear red today to support heart disease prevention among women
- EDITORIAL: Kudos for McLennan County transparency
- EDITORIAL: Election time means yet another round of legal residency dustups
- LETTERS: Readers react to negative political campaigns and feral cat agreement
- LETTERS: State of Union was no laughing matter, sanctity of life, electric rates and steaks
- EDITORIAL: Republicans should press ahead on important Keystone XL Pipeline project
- EDITORIAL: Mapping it out
- LETTERS: Readers sound off on the importance of manufacturing, term limits, spay/neuter laws
- EDITORIAL: Running for a miracle
- LETTERS: Readers sound off on end of Dublin Dr Pepper, abortion and parking trucks in Robinson
- EDITORIAL: In search of role models for our community
- EDITORIAL: While state, national leaders talk, Alzheimer's support group is rallying
- God and the Constitution: Q&A with U.S. Senate candidate Craig James
- LETTERS: Debate over McLennan County sheriff's race, downsizing troops overseas and Baylor pride
- Bill Whitaker: Demand for public morality back in '92 still haunts GOP faithful
- Donnis Baggett: Early case of spring fever nothing to sneeze at
- LETTERS: Plan to consolidate A.J. Moore Academy and University High, touting Christian faith by businesses, and more
- Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
- Curtis Cleveland, guest columnist: Keystone XL pipeline would create many U.S. jobs, bolster our energy security
- Jennifer Good, guest columnist: Stress Waco ISD academic excellence
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