Archive: All opinion headlines
LETTERS: Our readers send up their final epistles and salvos in the county sheriff's race
EDITORIAL: A 'great day' in space heralds a new age among the stars
David Schleicher, Trib Board of Contributors: Would Jesus even vote?
LETTERS: Food poisoning too often a Memorial Day trimming
LETTERS: Readers sound off on too much election solicitations, Bellmead city councilman's win and senior living complex woes
If you want to sit on the City Council, you ought to have the background for it
Parents, students must think hard on future
The athletic factor
Sandra Sanchez: Beach drowning was mock, but grief, fear proved real enough
LETTERS: Readers endorse candidates in various county races
LETTERS: Readers endorse candidates in various races
LETTERS: Readers sound off on the McLennan County sheriff's race
EDITORIAL: All complaints aside, both Republican sheriff candidates still look good to us
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: On Memorial Day, remember those who died for greater good
LETTERS: Readers sound off on shelter rate increases, WISD board race results
EDITORIAL: Woodway arboretum's pavilion another great local gathering place
Josiah Neeley, guest columnist: EPA meets its match in court
Bill Whitaker: State House candidates represent yin, yang of tea party
Donnis Baggett: A summer reading list for Texans
Q&A with Texas House candidate Chris DeCluitt: Legislative challenger says Waco lacks clout
Q&A with state Rep. Charles 'Doc' Anderson: Veteran lawmaker touts his conservatism
LETTERS: Readers sound off on the sheriff's and GOP chairman's races
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
W. Richard Turner, Trib Board of Contributors: Baylor faces steep climb as viable, tier-one research university
EDITORIAL: We're all for legislative balance, but growing filibuster abuse is a national disgrace
LETTERS: More of our readers sound off on gay rights
Sandra Sanchez: 'Brown' construction using natural materials is greener
LETTERS: Tons of strong opinions on local elections, competitive candidates
LETTERS: Readers sound off on veterans benefits, presidential candidates and public restrooms
EDITORIAL: No need to panic
Bernard L. Weinstein, guest columnist: Natural gas remains safe
EDITORIAL: Sizing up the vote
LETTERS: Readers sound off on gay marriage
Rita Haecker, guest columnist: Voting on public education begins with May 29 primary elections
EDITORIAL: Elect Sue Melton to State Board of Education
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Planned Parenthood, impropriety and Trib crossword puzzles
Donnis Baggett: Texas loses colorful Renaissance man
EDITORIAL: Our advice on selecting the Republican nominee for McLennan County sheriff
Dan Lancaster, guest columnist: Come visit our 'secret life' at Homestead Heritage
LETTERS: Readers sound off on fixing downtown jail, state representative race for District 56 and amazing experience at a local drive-thru
Bill Whitaker: The rebirth of a jurist
EDITORIAL: Elect Randy Riggs as McLennan County tax assessor-collector
John Kemp, Trib Board of Contributors: She's a Super Mom, married to a 3-Toed Sloth
Manny Sustaita, guest columnist: Our wars linger long in the heart
EDITORIAL: Yes, today is Election Day
LETTERS: Readers offer two cents on school board race, question appraisal district's sanity and more
LETTERS: Readers sound off on same-sex marriage, Perry's security, good grades at Waco ISD and farmers market
EDITORIAL: We support Trey Kizer over Kelly Snell for commissioner
Julian Vasquez, guest columnist: Remembering 59 years ago when the Waco tornado hit
EDITORIAL: Scott, Jones are our Precinct 3 county commissioner picks
LETTERS: Readers sound off on downtown upkeep, keeping pants up, reverse discrimination and a successful Boy Scout event
EDITORIAL: Right choice for Texas House depends heavily on your priorities
Sandra Sanchez: Additional bike lanes could drive Waco's future
EDITORIAL: Josh Tetens for District 12
EDITORIAL: Re-elect Chief Justice Tom Gray to the 10th Court of Appeals
EDITORIAL: Don Willett has proved his independence, deserves to remain on Supreme Court
LETTERS: Readers sound off on 'castigating the GOP' and healthy dissension
LETTERS: Readers sound off on property appraisals and emergency room website
EDITORIAL: Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has demeanor, resolve to make Texas a great senator
EDITORIAL: Bill Flores for Congress
EDITORIAL: Lingering in Afghanistan
LETTERS: Readers sound off on illegal immigrant amnesty, dissidents, IRS trouble and helpful people
LETTERS: Our readers argue for local candidates in upcoming elections
EDITORIAL: Many of us remain ignorant about our history, government and the issues
Harry Harelik, Trib Board of Contributors: Ideas of intolerance, hate still prevalent in our world
Bill Whitaker: Community organizer meets pastor in fight for East Waco
Donnis Baggett: Texas' growth stats show us where we're headed
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Dumpster diving, new police SUVs and brutishly difficult crossword puzzles
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Steve Hernandez: A generation later, we find Vietnam woes taught us nothing
Sandra Sanchez: Paper, plastic, or neither?
EDITORIAL: No one wins if The Overlook complex goes belly-up because of age restrictions
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Jimmy Carter, recycling, apartment age limits and bicycles
EDITORIAL: Local property values go up, along with some homeowners' blood pressure
EDITORIAL: Tapping river resources
LETTERS: Readers sound off on National Prayer Day today, Elm Avenue Festival and evicted cat-lady
EDITORIAL: Let's hope for a strong relationship between Baylor, Olive Heights residents
LETTERS: Readers sound off on federal worker shenanigans, Obamacare and Waco buzzards
EDITORIAL: Tales from the bench
LETTERS: McLennan County Sheriff explains budget process, plus thoughs on rescued dogs and goats
EDITORIAL: Better economic times ahead?
EDITORIAL: It's fair to make Amazon to collect Texas sales tax
EDITORIAL: Pat Atkins' dedication, insight vital at this time in Waco ISD
LETTERS: Readers shout out for proper grammar use, the best snapper and better crossword puzzles
EDITORIAL: Malcolm Duncan Jr. has the smarts, enthusiasm to be Waco's next mayor
LETTERS: Readers question racial disparity, government spending and voter fraud
Bill Whitaker: Fireworks at candidates forum prove racial strife alive, well
Allan Marshall, Trib Board of Contributors: Meetings with two most remarkable men
Donnis Baggett: 'Grandma' can take many different names
LETTERS: Readers sound off on OSHA, Charles Krauthammer, highway safety, theater history and the Great Depression
EDITORIAL: Shirley Langston would bring new vigor to Waco City Council in addressing East Waco challenges
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Pulling on my son's boots
EDITORIAL: Firing up voters
Sandra Sanchez: R u offended @ all?
EDITORIAL: New Midway leader a good fit
LETTERS: Readers question the Cotton Palace Pageant, the sheriff's budget and congratulate a spelling champ
LETTERS: Readers divided over state, federal budget cuts and fondly remember a former Baylor baseball coach
EDITORIAL: Rapoport Academy philosophy gains in popularity, academic strength
LETTERS: Readers sound off the sheriff's office, free treats and a most unusual income tax refund
EDITORIAL: Let's hope Supreme Court can untangle Arizona immigration law
LETTERS: Readers sound off about highway safety, texting while driving, and abortion statistics
EDITORIAL: Guess who's No. 1?
EDITORIAL: Tragic case of McGregor 'cat lady' reminds us of obligations to our neighbors
John Cornyn, guest columnist: Partisan bickering delays justice for women
LETTERS: Readers bash Ted Nugent, Planned Parenthood and trains blocking crossings
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Gas, jobs and Election 2012
EDITORIAL: We're putting a dent in Waco poverty
Q&A with Waco ISD board candidate Pat Atkins: Incumbent predicts bright future after tumultuous year
Q&A with Waco ISD board candidate Nika Davis: Challenger sees need for community outreach
LETTERS: Readers sound off on the Buffett Rule, Mark Rudd's controversial lecture but most of all the Lady Bears Parade
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Brandon Warford, guest columnist: Local animal shelter's fate uncertain
EDITORIAL: Raising the roof
LETTERS: Readers complain against Charles Krauthammer, property values and Trib editorial
Sandra Sanchez: Ready to get Mudieval?
EDITORIAL: Turning over the reins
EDITORIAL: Americans should remember we settle political disputes at the ballot box
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Trayvon Martin's death, helping the poor, class warfare, and political division
EDITORIAL: One caveat regarding your new voter registration cards
LETTERS: Readers debate a letter about classroom clutter
EDITORIAL: Taking the pledge
EDITORIAL: Political grandstanding this week obscures pressing need for meaningful tax reform
LETTERS: Readers sound off on tax day, honoring remains and controversial lecturer
LETTERS: Readers sound off on traffic issues, delinquent fines, Formula 1 racing and food stamp fraud
EDITORIAL: Let's hope Texas Historical Commission recognizes hard times we're in
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: A step in the right direction on Keystone XL deal
EDITORIAL: Waco City Hall scandal wastes taxpayer dollars, hides public information
LETTERS: Readers remember Bernard Rapoport and praise Baylor's Lady Bears
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: NCAA probation was too harsh a punishment for Baylor
Bill Whitaker: Philanthropist Bernard Rapoport's passion for books endured to the end
Donnis Baggett: Road trips can make an impression
LETTERS: Readers defend Thomas Jefferson, question property appraisals and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions
Gary W. Johnson, Trib Board of Contributors: No way out of Iran military trouble
LETTERS: Readers sound off on education-related issues
EDITORIAL: Too bad some county officials don't care about deadbeat citizens paying their fines
Sandra Sanchez: Volunteer at Special Olympics on April 28
LETTERS: Readers sound off on entitlement spending, President Obama's spending and Gov. Perry's spending
EDITORIAL: Yes, Rick Santorum is out, but Texans have many other choices to make
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: Columnist's vow is to keep public debate alive
EDITORIAL: Beginning our 120th year of service and journalism
LETTERS: Readers remember Bernard Rapoport, urge lake cleanup and more
EDITORIAL: While local officials work to help animals, state officials continue to let us down
EDITORIAL: Jubilee summer theatre
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Gov. Perry's spending, GOP proposed cuts to Medicare and state education tests
EDITORIAL: GSA scandal proves hope, change are expensive for we the taxpayers
LETTERS: Readers complain about the Humane Society of Central Texas and city weed inspectors
EDITORIAL: Governor Perry, do the right thing by Texas
Hope Andrade, guest columnist: Texans, get out and vote
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: 1940 Census data demonstrates huge changes in our society
Q&A with State Board of Education candidate Sue Melton: Challenger focuses on classroom
Q&A with State Board of Education candidate Gail Lowe: Incumbent discounts controversy
Donnis Baggett: Trying to pick out the perfect name for a grandmother
LETTERS: Readers sound off on tattoos, courteous driving, Buddy Skeen and national champion Lady Bears
EDITORIAL: Bernard Rapoport had a uniquely American life
Bill Whitaker: Remembering Bernard Rapoport, a political partisan with principles
LETTERS: Readers sound off on freedom of religion, rising gas prices and Wall Street Journal stories in Trib
Sandra Sanchez: Kids' health focus of Hispanic-targeted YMCA program
EDITORIAL: Waco needs to bolster recycling, not concoct ways to discourage it
EDITORIAL: Finished BUsiness
Bill Whitaker: Why some politicians don't make good Masons
LETTERS: Readers celebrate Baylor's national title and are grateful for local Trib columns
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Trayvon Martin's death, more handicapped access
EDITORIAL: March rains have weeds, grass and Waco's city code enforcement fleet busy
EDITORIAL: Go Lady Bears!
LETTERS: Our readers debate health care reform
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: My doctor is far better than your doctor
EDITORIAL: Congrats, Trib reporters
LETTERS: Readers praise Bill Falco and a YMCA program
EDITORIAL: Educators, parents put kids' welfare first in East Waco
Gina Ford, guest columnist: A shot in the right direction for neglected animals and our community
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Baylor committing more to community and dog disease at the animal shelter
EDITORIAL: Better communication could have alerted all to spiraling county jail inmate costs
Bill Whitaker: Pondering the health care debate in a local ER
Donnis Baggett: A golden retriever's new purpose
LETTERS: Our readers sound off on helping the poor and elderly, electing constables and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and insights
James C. Harrington, guest columnist: Remembering César Chávez
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Cotton Belt Trail, being tired, voting rights and kind strangers
EDITORIAL: Is the health care law constitutional?
Sandra Sanchez: Here's hoping we can blaze a Cotton Belt Trail by summer's end
LETTERS: Readers sound off about the race for Waco ISD board
EDITORIAL: MCC trustees right to question student tuition hike
LETTERS: Readers discuss Waco traffic accidents, recycling pickup, paying Afghans and Baylor men's basketball
EDITORIAL: Win or lose, Baylor athletes offer lessons for all in sacrifice, drive, teamwork
Laveda Brown and Broc Edwards, guest columnists: Shoring up leadership skills to benefit Waco
EDITORIAL: Sounding off about noise of all kinds
LETTERS: Readers sound off on animal-related issues in Central Texas
EDITORIAL: Reducing smashups
LETTERS: Readers stick up for city of Waco staff, champion tax cuts and criticize Robinson blight
EDITORIAL: Insider trading bill passes Senate at long last
Tom Ramsey, guest columnist: Judging Obamacare outcome
LETTERS: Readers sound off on voter ID and reforming Congress
EDITORIAL: Waco ISD parents, students should study up on new school attendance zones
Q&A with Waco Mayor candidate Malcolm Duncan Jr.: Candidate changes view on City Hall
Harry Harelik, Trib Board of Contributors: Sundays at Mom's different now but no less moving
Gary Borders and Arif Panju, guest columnists: Sunshine laws are for all, not just the news media
Donnis Baggett: In search of the right running shoes to use for walking
LETTERS: Readers sound off on U.S. soldier's Afghanistan rampage, Formula One racing, postal employees and free chicken dinners
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Carrie Kuehl, guest columnist: Spay/neuter outreach helping curb pet euthanasia
Maurice Labens, guest columnist: Some things I just don't understand
LETTERS: Energy myths, thanks of community support and piling on Palin
Sandra Sanchez: Agriculture event draws future farmers we will all rely on
EDITORIAL: City planner Bill Falco has helped Waco grow with style, class
LETTERS: Readers boost new Baylor Stadium proposal, push for lower gas prices and more
EDITORIAL: Tough decisions by Midway ISD are painful but necessary
EDITORIAL: And then the rains came
EDITORIAL: McLennan County commissioners making strides in transparency but need hard logistics
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Obamacare, transportation in 21st century and Baylor fans
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: Last election was real 'Game Change' for nation
EDITORIAL: Battling crime in Texas
EDITORIAL: Vaccinating poor youth
LETTERS: Readers sound off on the first day of spring, giving up meat
Teri Tanner: Why should online businesses get undeserved loopholes?
EDITORIAL: State needs to maintain strict penalties for those who abuse food stamp program
LETTERS: Readers sound off about mean-spirited conservatism, indoor cats, tattoos, entitlement reform and Hagar the Horrible
EDITORIAL: Proposed Baylor Stadium will test our elected officials in transportation needs
Bill Clark, guest columnist: Mixing gas prices, hot rhetoric and real solutions
Donnis Baggett: Having nothing nice to say about those grackles
Bill Whitaker: Primary election season 2012 is 'overturned fruit basket'
LETTERS: Our readers get fired up about energy and socialism
Gary W. Johnson, Trib Board of Contributors: Ditch political posturing on Keystone XL pipeline
Ashley Cruseturner, Trib Board of Contributors: Voter ID controversy isn't about policy, it's about elections
EDITORIAL: Reform Congress
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Buddy Skeen, the sheriff's race, Waco police, Rev. Jimmie Johnson and the uninsured poor
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Catherine Brown Trumbo, guest columnist: Doing right by Abar Rouse after Baylor scandal
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Help veterans with VFW's old-fashioned dance marathon
LETTERS: Our readers discuss Kony 2012 and local rescue aid
EDITORIAL: Texas Republican lawmakers need to walk the talk for space missions
LETTERS: Readers offer conflicting views on a new football stadium for Baylor University
EDITORIAL: Record-setting gift by Drayton McLane matches worthy ambitions at Baylor
LETTERS: More readers sound off on Sandra Sanchez's column on women's health care
EDITORIAL: Don't panic about gas prices quite yet
EDITORIAL: Texas could improve argument for voter ID law
LETTERS: Our readers debate women's health care issues
EDITORIAL: Nation-building in Afghanistan just isn't worth further loss in lives, treasury
Bill Weber, Trib Board of Contributors: Arab Spring, a year later
EDITORIAL: Changes to Brazos Park East reaffirm bond money well spent
LETTERS: Readers sound off on conservatives' meanness, cat trapping
Donnis Baggett: A new phone and a talk with Siri
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Invest in state, national parks by actually visiting one
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Texas education funding, new 3-D glasses
EDITORIAL: Hats off to all county commissioners seeking more openness on the court
Clifton Robinson: Candidate body slams could cripple Republicans in the fall
Q&A with U.S. Senate candidate David Dewhurst: A push for Texas business sense in DC
LETTERS: Readers sound off on sheriff's race, Robinson roads and jazz concerts
Korey Coleman, guest columnist: It's time to rid Robinson of blight
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Amy Hardberger, guest columnist: Texas water rights more complicated than ever
Sandra Sanchez: Women's health care losing ground in Texas
LETTERS: Readers protest women's health care rally and tout benefits of home-based baking businesses
EDITORIAL: Israeli children in war-torn Gaza Strip can be kids, thanks to Waco support
LETTERS: On an insensitive Trib cartoon, poor Baylor play choices, and support for Caritas
EDITORIAL: Severe punishment justified in corrput NFL bounty program
EDITORIAL: Midway ISD lucky among area districts to have lower budget deficit projection
LETTERS: Readers are upset over women's health care issues and paying for those who don't pay taxes
Don Lewis, Richard Haskett, Scotty Hermann, guest columnists: Embattled Texas Women's Health Program is pro-life and values life
EDITORIAL: Greater public dialogue might prevent county commissioners court blowups
LETTERS: Readers sound off on anti-abortion views; poking fun at men
EDITORIAL: Home health care fraud
LETTERS: Readers sound off on women's health, expanding the Marlin H-E-B
Donnis Baggett: Texas Almanac is required reading
Ashley Allison, guest columnist: Well-trained board members make the difference
LETTERS: Readers sound off on groundwater rights, DWI policies and Robinson's city park project
EDITORIAL: Texas Supreme Court challenges state to ensure fairness in water conservation
Q&A with U.S. Senate candidate Tom Leppert: Putting business acumen to work in government
Rick Perry, guest columnist: President Obama to blame for women's health care crisis
Everett James, guest columnist: Remembering great hero 'Fabulous Freddie' Solomon
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Alfred W. Evans, oil drilling
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Perry vs. Obama, dressing court defendants, Baylor sports and ending postal delivery on Saturdays
EDITORIAL: One-stop veterans resource center is overdue in our community
Sandra Sanchez: Selfless volunteerism by our youth should be praised by all
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Afghanistan protests, contraception and religion, being a true Texan
EDITORIAL: John Werner, take a bow
EDITORIAL: Texas Supreme Court push for easy divorce deserves support
John Cornyn, guest columnist: Drilling at home can ease nation's energy woes
EDITORIAL: Smoke, mirrors in Austin
EDITORIAL: Latest innovation in traffic engineering should bolster UHS students' safety
LETTERS: Readers sound off on national debt, terrific music-making
EDITORIAL: Waco should ensure mobile home park owners, residents know safety code
LETTERS: Readers express outrage about Saturday's political cartoon
EDITORIAL: We like Stolen Valor Act, but free speech debate also relevant
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Texas near top in its giving
LETTERS: Readers sound off on national debt, super PACs and band music
EDITORIAL: Take a bow, Wacoans
Donnis Baggett: Contemplating Texas' slip in popularity
Q&A with Randy Plemons: Chief deputy stresses duty, skills
Q&A with Parnell McNamara: Longtime lawman wants back in the fight
Bill Mahon, guest columnist: Voting is an American privilege, so don't waste it
LETTERS: Readers on the new Baylor football stadium idea and poor gimme-cap etiquette
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
EDITORIAL: Texas school finance session would waste money, time
Sandra Sanchez: Drawing parallels between the Alamo and today
LETTERS: Readers discuss transparency of college costs, taking a public knee and being a role model
LETTERS: Readers sound off on WISD school closures and autism art event
EDITORIAL: Tonight's Feast of Caring allows us to empathize with those less fortunate
LETTERS: Readers sound off on union influence in politics and the payroll tax cut
EDITORIAL: Real heroes like John Glenn still walk among us
LETTERS: Readers sound off on helping the poor, a tough DWI policy and tolerance for others
EDITORIAL: STAAR test rightly shouldn't influence grades
EDITORIAL: Lady Bears clinch victory
EDITORIAL: Commissioners: Fix the jail
LETTERS: Readers sound off Obama, Super Bowl shows, the Precinct I race and taking criticism
Donnis Baggett: Dipping into the electronic mailbag
LETTERS: Readers sound off on community stalwart Elizabeth Smith, eradicating poverty and picking on Rick Perry
Kim Patterson, Trib Board of Contributors: There is no greater gift than to believe in someone
EDITORIAL: Decision time for Waco ISD
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Districts might get blame for school closings, but real problem is in Austin
John Kemp, Trib Board of Contributors: XY chromosome seems to cause male pattern blindness
LETTERS: Readers sound off on religion and contraception, super PACs, Trace Adkins singing for Lady Bears and more
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, including parking-lot political encounters
Sandra Sanchez: Autism benefit art exhibit highlights area students
LETTERS: Readers sound off on sleep and school, plus etiquette regarding cowboy hats
EDITORIAL: New Midway bus schedule is a needed sacrifice
EDITORIAL: School survey pulled
EDITORIAL: D.C. charade in full swing with unfunded tax cuts and budget deceits
LETTERS: Our readers sound off on the contraception controversy
EDITORIAL: Peoples Law School
EDITORIAL: Reversing course is the smart move in STAAR end-of-year exams
LETTERS: Readers discuss everything from putting seniors in jeopardy to broadcasting more Lady Bears basketball games on TV
EDITORIAL: Religious liberty
LETTERS: Readers talk about health care costs and more
LETTERS: Readers sound off about county official Buddy Skeen
Tasha Collier, guest columnist: Not enough young adults considering aviation careers
EDITORIAL: Patience, dear voters
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Our state's chief challenges involve health care, education
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: Fast and furious over increasingly exaggerated car ad hype
Donnis Baggett: Early Valentine shopping is thoughtful way to go
LETTERS: Readers question foreign aid to Egypt, express gratitude for honoring veterans and the Young Marines and more
EDITORIAL: Pay up, governor
Bill Whitaker: Malcolm Duncan Sr. sets sterling example for us all in school closure furor
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Komen/Planned Parenthood controversy and wax passionately about Texas history
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Lisa Spitzer, guest columnist: How about a patriotic Super Bowl halftime show next time around?
Sandra Sanchez: Rigid format at Midway ISD meeting failed public's test
EDITORIAL: A winter wonderland?
LETTERS: Readers urge city leaders to lighten up on downtown merchants, tax rate rhetoric, and more
EDITORIAL: Chamber, city will be hard pressed to replace visionary spirit of Jim Vaughan
EDITORIAL: Mission Waco celebrates 20th anniversary with vow of global expansion to end poverty
LETTERS: Readers question legislative and gubernatorial leadership over education
Martin Frost, guest columnist: Can the GOP win over Latino voters in 2012?
Star Parker, guest columnist: Romney needs to help poor, middle class alike
EDITORIAL: Teamwork benefits taxpayers in Hewitt merger
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Midway, Waco ISD issues
EDITORIAL: Have a heart for women's health
LETTERS: Our readers sound off on the Komen and Planned Parenthood controversy
EDITORIAL: Missed message Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation launched a faulty public relations campaign
EDITORIAL: Letting their fingers do the talking
EDITORIAL: Life-saving blood center
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Super PACs and candidate's DWI transgressions as a young man
Amy Hardberger, guest columnist: Quick primer on water rights
Jimmy Dorrell, Trib Board of Contributors: Mission Waco sharpens focus on global poverty, education
Jim Dunnam, guest columnist: Explaining confusing end-of-year STAAR exam rules
Kathleen Parker, guest columnist: Private organizations have right to act upon their moral beliefs
Donnis Baggett: Location is the name of the game for Waco
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Republicans turning on their own, the current standard of living and respect for our president
Daniel Palmer, guest columnist: Warren Buffett's claims about his secretary just don't add up
Felicia Chase Goodman, guest columnist: Komen's change of heart is victory for women's health
EDITORIAL: Memorial Masonic Grand Lodge Temple could be critical piece in revitalizing downtown Waco
LETTERS: Readers sound off on feral cats, the Lady Bears and our coverage of them and more
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints yours and ours
EDITORIAL: State's new STAAR tests are unfair for students
LETTERS: Readers sound off on state-mandated tests, contraceptive rules and housing practices
Sandra Sanchez: Wear red today to support heart disease prevention among women
LETTERS: Readers react to negative political campaigns and feral cat agreement
EDITORIAL: Election time means yet another round of legal residency dustups
EDITORIAL: Kudos for McLennan County transparency
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
Donnis Baggett: Early case of spring fever nothing to sneeze at
LETTERS: Debate over McLennan County sheriff's race, downsizing troops overseas and Baylor pride
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
Bill Whitaker: Demand for public morality back in '92 still haunts GOP faithful
LETTERS: Plan to consolidate A.J. Moore Academy and University High, touting Christian faith by businesses, and more
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
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
EDITORIAL: Setting priorities for riverfront Waco
Craig S. Engelhardt , guest columnist: Christian school choice movement gains strength
LETTERS: On the cat fight being over, seniors upset about apartment changes and a great school performance
EDITORIAL: Feral feline controversy over at Lions Park
Sandra Sanchez: Miracle Match Marathon raises money for selfless life-saving transplants
LETTERS: On the liberal media, a sick America and a GOP voter forum
EDITORIAL: Hope and change
LETTERS: Falls County DA race, abortion debate and GOP candidates
EDITORIAL: Tragic end for Joe Paterno shouldn't overshadow life of accomplishment
EDITORIAL: Texas Tech's gesture of Big 12 solidarity is a noble one
LETTERS: Lorena city councilman apologizes, plus opinions on abortion
EDITORIAL: Giffords resigns
EDITORIAL: 3-way GOP presidential contest means other states will count
Martin Frost, guest columnist: Electoral train wreck scenario possible come fall
LETTERS: Readers sound off on cats, RG3, the local sheriff's race and a quest for justice
EDITORIAL: Internet piracy showdown
David Bradshaw, guest columnist: No giggling during State of the Union address
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Cutting past the rhetoric on our nation's income inequality
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: Staring back at the old man in the mirror
John Pisciotta, Trib Board of Contributors: Pro-life optimism brimming on anniversary of court ruling
LETTERS: Readers debate Rick Santorum's tax plan, Occupy Wall Street movement myths and closing of Dublin Dr Pepper
Felicia Chase Goodman, guest columnist: Women increasingly falling prey to radical agenda
EDITORIAL: League of Women Voters too valuable to remain on the political sidelines
Bill Whitaker: Disastrous Rick Perry campaign coasted in political prime time
Max Tooker, guest columnist: Buying a house today can mean trying times
LETTERS: Readers recall a 1946 car fire, debate religion in politics, advocate for faith-based companies and more
Charles Shellenberger, guest columnist: Glory at last for the Baylor Line
EDITORIAL: Richard E. Scott paved way for better, healthier community
Sandra Sanchez: Following MLK's footsteps in revitalizing Waco communities
LETTERS: Readers argue against super PACs, defend Bellmead and question rising gas prices
EDITORIAL: For all our early hopes, Rick Perry's campaign was undisciplined, unfocused
LETTERS: Readers sound off on redistricting, Waco ISD workers
EDITORIAL: Mixing middle, high school students should worry everyone
LETTERS: Priest defends celibacy, others argue abortion and city Waco's riverfront school property
EDITORIAL: Dublin Dr Pepper myths
LETTERS: Readers debate Lions Park feral cat controversy
EDITORIAL: Cooler heads must prevail to resolve feline fight
EDITORIAL: Perry, Gingrich wrong to attack Romney on business experience
Bill Whitaker: Just how messed up has Texas redistricting left us? Let's count the ways
LETTERS: Readers debate Dublin Dr Pepper, teen shooting death in South Texas
Harry Harelik, Trib Board of Contributors: Gaining something lasting while losing someone dear
Building on a clear vision: An interview with Baylor Provost Elizabeth Davis
EDITORIAL: Staying the course at Baylor University
Donnis Baggett: Changing business world sometimes makes times tough
LETTERS: Readers urge Gov. Perry to lead, question Waco ISD school closures, endorse Board of Education candidate
David Bradshaw, guest columnist: Presidential candidates could learn a lot from dogs' expressions
David Schleicher, guest columnist: Occupy movement defies myths
LETTERS: Readers protest eviction of feral cats from Lions Park and praise the grand chocolatier in Calvert
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
EDITORIAL: So no child goes hungry
Sandra Sanchez: Latino community involved as Waco ISD ponders school closures
LETTERS: Readers comment on evangelism and Mormons, Tim Tebow and the Trib's 'smear campaign'
EDITORIAL: Limiting government waste, scrutinizing costs is what taxpayers want to see
LETTERS: Readers discuss school prayer, a Christmas letter
EDITORIAL: Free neutering program
EDITORIAL: Good luck to RG3 in the NFL — come back anytime
LETTERS: Readers sound off on religious tests, Tim Tebow's spirituality, campaign finance
EDITORIAL: Super PACs may be here to stay, but we should demand accountability
Ken Starr, guest columnist: Religion shouldn't be a factor in elections
LETTERS: Readers on keeping A.J. Moore Academy open, Bellmead follies and more
EDITORIAL: Bellmead residents may have to step in to ensure city government behaves
EDITORIAL: Cops and copper
LETTERS: Readers debate redistricting, Postal Service regulations, Baylor pride and meals on wheels
EDITORIAL: Celebrating one local veteran's cause
Donnis Baggett: Adjusting to a new cellphone can be tough
Lisa Robertson, guest columnist: Be a Big Brother or Big Sister this year
LETTERS: Readers debate school closure procedures and criticize Karl Rove in the Trib
EDITORIAL: Time to weigh in on Waco ISD school closures
Bill Whitaker: Hearing out Waco ISD parents, students and citizens who care
Sandra Sanchez: A view from the battlefield in Afghanistan
Amy Hardberger, guest columnist: Good time for water resolutions in 2012
LETTERS: Readers discuss death of South Texas teen by police, leaking documents, the Cowboys and more
Bill Means, guest columnist: Compassionate hands prove health care not broken in Waco
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
LETTERS: Readers on racial profiling, the sheriff's race, unemployed veterans and RG3
EDITORIAL: More financial disclosure for county officials
EDITORIAL: Every bit counts to hard-bitten taxpayers
LETTERS: Readers sound off on North Waco drug treatment center and Texas redistricting
EDITORIAL: Top vote-getters in Iowa offer Republicans rich choices
LETTERS: Readers question praying to the Pope, urge more overpasses and talk oil pipelines
EDITORIAL: Improving U.S. energy picture means less Middle East anxiety
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Texas has a hard 2011, will see some improvement in 2012
LETTERS: Readers ponder Robinson City Hall priorities
EDITORIAL: Highest court should guide us past crass partisanship of redistricting
EDITORIAL: Change in Medicaid coverage options need reviewing now, not later
LETTERS: Readers complain about a meanspirited Christmas letter
LETTERS: Readers send New Year's wishes and congratulate Baylor Nation on Alamo Bowl victory
Bill Whitaker: Season of good will, charity lost at neighborhood meeting
EDITORIAL: Daily Opinion page still offers meeting of ideas, thoughts: both yours and ours
Ashley Cruseturner, Trib Board of Contributors: What Iowa means to the GOP
Bryan Fonville and Allan Marshall, Trib Board of Contributors: Heisman Trophy, bowl victory and terrific ambassadors leave Baylor Nation standing taller
The Trib editorial board surveys a lively 2011 in Waco
David Bradshaw, guest columnist: The best New Year's resolution? To make no resolutions at all
Sandra Sanchez: Let's stop using cellphones in the car this New Year
LETTERS: Readers write about end to Iraqi war, a misleading charity, Washington leaders and Robinson iPads
EDITORIAL: Return of American troops from Iraq makes holiday season one to cherish
EDITORIAL: County leaders shouldn't be in dark in oversight of jail facilities
LETTERS: Readers sound off on jail management, court-martials
LETTERS: Readers object to closing A.J. Moore Academy
EDITORIAL: Statehouse candidates must be able to articulate thoughts, ideas on school funding
EDITORIAL: Interstate milestone justifies more leadership from elected state officials
LETTERS: Readers reflect on Waco ISD mergers, a sheriff candidate and Rick Perry's Facebook page
EDITORIAL: Rick Perry's double-dipping shows how broken government is
LETTERS: Readers say postal closings is not political
EDITORIAL: So much for commerce and competition
Donnis Baggett: Take time to pause in the middle of the holiday rush
EDITORIAL: Christmas rings hollow if it's just about presents, turkey and holiday cheer
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Central Texans clinched Christmas for our troops
Trib readers champion 'Angels Among Us'
LETTERS: Our readers wish Merry Christmas to all, in their own and unique ways
John Kemp, Trib Board of Contributors: The Christmas the mice took over our tree
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
David Bradshaw, guest columnist: Old-timer's letter to Santa
Sandra Sanchez: A simple courtesy, please
LETTERS: Readers comment on rudeness at city meeting, sheriff's race and fouls not called
EDITORIAL: H-E-B donation of books bolsters relevance of reading in our children
EDITORIAL: You can skip this charity
LETTERS: Journalism colleague pays tribute to former Trib publisher Randy Preddy
EDITORIAL: Proposed substance abuse center might be OK fit, especially with the police nearby in North Waco
David E. Crosby, guest columnist: Let death not dismay you this Christmas season
LETTERS: Readers grateful for the Christmas spirit, plus thoughts on Craig James and the Lady Bears
Amanda Anderson, guest columnist: This teenager wonders how we can survive without real political leadership
EDITORIAL: Grand, year-end display of gridlock, political games should leave U.S. lawmakers ashamed
LETTERS: Midway Quarterback club presidents are grateful for Panthers' triumphant season
EDITORIAL: Former Tribune-Herald publisher set bar high for journalists, civic leaders
EDITORIAL: Banning cellphones for drivers is too far-reaching
LETTERS: Readers encourage a cellphone ban, oppose postal closings
EDITORIAL: Waco leaders should recall snafus when picking next city attorney
Donnis Baggett: Time for the annual family letter
LETTERS: Readers upset over Bill Flores' GOP propoganda, killing holiday turkeys and school prayer
Steve Hernandez, guest columnist: Is there really a war on? Americans will owe US military plenty when combat is done
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions
Jennifer Good, guest columnist: Waco ISD school closings shouldn't just be based on enrollment
LETTERS: Readers are grateful for honoring veterans and others endorse various candidates
Sandra Sanchez: School districts' education foundations give us reason to cheer giving
EDITORIAL: Exciting times for Midway football team seeking state title
LETTERS: Readers speak out on anti-Muslim bigotry, driving safely, candidate memory lapses and more
LETTERS: Readers explain high fees truckers pay, defend Obamacare
EDITORIAL: At last a deal reached in Sandy Creek coal-fired power plant lawsuit
EDITORIAL: Sharing Waco arts funding with more groups is a good idea
LETTERS: Readers sound off on privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, criticisms by the Trib and a local funeral home
EDITORIAL: Give a book for low-income children
Let us know about angels in our community
EDITORIAL: Baylor and Waco must work together in this glorious post-Heisman moment
LETTERS: Readers celebrate Robert Griffin III's Heisman Trophy win
LETTERS: Readers on blaming God, school prayer for U.S. woes, plus thoughs on trash pickup, hospitals, Baylor football and a CAT park
EDITORIAL: Visit a state park this season
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: Some nice guys finish first like Robert Griffin
LETTERS: Readers demand Buddy Skeen resign, sound off on stinky Waco water and the parade that never happened
Donnis Baggett: Puzzled by pooch's compulsive chewing
EDITORIAL: A shining moment for Robert Griffin III, Baylor and Waco
EDITORIAL: In search of angels among us
Bill Whitaker: Waco Rep. Bill Flores takes a stab at congressional reform
Karen Bell, Trib Board of Contributors: A black and blue Black Friday
LETTERS: Readers dispute tea party-Occupy Wall Street similarities, urge morals, celebrate bravery and the Baylor Bears
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Sandra Sanchez: Keeping our cool in Waco ISD debates crucial in weeks to come
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Texas redistricting lines and sheriff's race
EDITORIAL: Sales tax rebates needed by city, county in harsh economy
EDITORIAL: Message of fiscal austerity lost on Washington
LETTERS: Readers sound off on improving in math, taking responsibility, and re-enlisting in America
EDITORIAL: Baylor robberies T-shirt worth the laughs if it also makes you more cautious
EDITORIAL: Saluting a Pearl Harbor veteran whose duty continued well after the war
LETTERS: Readers describe a socialist bunny world, analyze protestors today and defend letter about sexual assault
EDITORIAL: Pearl Harbor's 70th anniversary reminds us of the best, and worst, of our nation
EDITORIAL: Our best to the troops
LETTERS: Readers praise bowl-bound Baylor, criticize parents and hot stores
EDITORIAL: Hermain Cain brought on his downfall, not the news media
EDITORIAL: Technology at last trumps oil-rich despots in pursuing our energy needs
LETTERS: Readers on saving local post offices, plus sentencing and recycling
EDITORIAL: Republicans should stick with small government
Q&A with SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk: From McGregor to Mars
LETTERS: Readers question whose folly is to blame for financial mess, the real 99 percent and societal values
Donnis Baggett: Rash of robberies casts cloud over excitement at Baylor
EDITORIAL: Baylor Bears give us all a big lesson in self-confidence
Harry Harelik, Trib Board of Contributors: Can we shine the way the Romans once did?
Marty and Jane Harvill, guest columnists: Numbers show RG3's true talent
LETTERS: Readers sound off about closing A.J. Moore, capitalism, gas prices and Waco's grackles
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
Don R. Riddle, guest columnist: Building the Baylor Bears, step by strenuous step
Sandra Sanchez: Serving up food with a side dish of hope
LETTERS: Readers urge better school nutrition, downtown Waco grocery stores and kudos to quarterback Nick Florence
EDITORIAL: Investing in our past at Baylor's Daniel Historic Village
EDITORIAL: Should Coryell County build a new jail when McLennan County's remains unfilled?
LETTERS: Readers speak out on American's bankruptcy, Christian forefathers
EDITORIAL: We hope American Airlines can fly high again
EDITORIAL: Keeping Baylor students safe
Martin Frost, guest columnist: Voters may impose own term limits this election
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Help us send Christmas cheer to our troops
LETTERS: Readers talk about the congressional super committee
EDITORIAL: Democrats irresponsible to cut taxes that fund Social Security
LETTERS: Readers urge NASA to scrap the Mars mission; attribute a popular statement
EDITORIAL: Fill Floyd Casey Stadium this weekend
EDITORIAL: A merry Afghan Christmas tree
LETTERS: Readers cite startling national statistics, urge a change in U.S. leadership
EDITORIAL: Waco Mammoth Site model of austerity should be used elsewhere
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Markets still expect results from Washington
Allan Marshall, Trib Board of Contributors: Citizens need to re-enlist in America
Nathan Embry, guest columnist: Let's not forget the mighty merits of capitalism
Bill Whitaker: Politicians must talk real solutions on public schools
EDITORIAL: SpaceX facility in McGregor is America's best commercial hope for space
LETTERS: Readers question 'new urbanist' unit, recall Waco's artesian water wells and voice support for Baylor sports
Donnis Baggett: Books about Texas to consider as holiday gifts
Steve Hernandez, guest columnist: Grassroots movements are our boiling points of frustration
LETTERS: Readers on the balanced budget amendment, nuclear Iran, hiring veterans, Monsignor Mark Deering and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
LETTERS: Readers sound off about the Farmers Market, city slogans and overzealous sentences for some sex offenders
Sandra Sanchez: SpaceX CEO has out-of-this-world plans
EDITORIAL: Let those cash registers ring out, heralding a proud American pursuit
EDITORIAL: See you at this Saturday's Downtown Farmers Market
LETTERS: Giving thanks for our community, Waco amenities, Baylor football
John Kemp, guest columnist: Turkey, stuffing make me long for this day all year
Jimmy Dorrell, Trib Board of Contributors: It s time society quit stereotyping the homeless
EDITORIAL: Times are tough, which makes us doubly grateful
EDITORIAL: Poor leadership in Washington at root of supercommittee's shameful failure
LETTERS: Readers oppose Bill Flores' balanced budget amendment stance and urge feeding wild critters during drought
EDITORIAL: Reveling in Baylor's win over the Oklahoma Sooners
LETTERS: Readers on DNA testing, a transgender event and renaming Turkey, Texas
EDITORIAL: Respect the rules at Waco's new dog park
LETTERS: Readers debate the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline Project
Donnis Baggett: PETA tries to save the world, 1 turkey at a time
EDITORIAL: Voters should be enraged at lawmakers who use their position to profit
Amy Perkins, guest columnist: Penn State scandal shows we must be vigilant against sex abuse
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: For a generation of Baylor journalism, David McHam's tutelage never ended
LETTERS: Readers speak out against unscrupulous lawmakers and twisted media, for Waco's city logo and recycling
LETTERS: Remembering our veterans, our cancer survivors and preventing cancer through mammograms
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, your and ours
Hal Ritter, guest columnist: Integrity is how we live, even when no one is watching
LETTERS: Readers on 'smart' electric meters, dogs in graveyards, waterboarding and football playoffs
EDITORIAL: Speaker Straus on target in margins tax reform
Sandra Sanchez: Recycle, repurpose to save Waco's landfill
EDITORIAL: Overwhelming donations to support Waco animal shelter 'invigorating'
LETTERS: Readers discuss local stray pet population
EDITORIAL: Reach for the stars with SpaceX
EDITORIAL: Waco education summit is for parents, too
Bill Flores, guest columnist: It's time for a balanced budget amendment
LETTERS: Readers on reforming government and its leaders, health care for all and helping vets
LETTERS: Readers debate tax burdens, urge citizens to wake up and call for better safety measures
EDITORIAL: We celebrate the Supreme Court taking on Obamacare
EDITORIAL: Helping homeless students in Waco
Bill Shore and Jeremy K. Everett, guest columnists: Giving kids nutritional start on education
EDITORIAL: Midway ISD Superintendent Lancaster will be missed
LETTERS: Readers on hospices, God and voting, plus more on roundabouts
Gina Ford, guest columnist: Thanks from the Humane Society: you heard our call
EDITORIAL: New Baylor stadium would neatly complement university, city goals
Donnis Baggett: Government considers more farming regulations
LETTERS: Readers sound off on the Robinson veterans festival and the Condoleezza Rice's crowd snafu at Baylor
Elizabeth Brient Smith, guest columnist: BRIC research park rates spotlight at this week's education summit
Kay King, guest columnist: A fond memory of Monsignor Mark Deering
Bill Whitaker: Robinson neighborhood stages its own civil war
Terry M. Roller: Proposed Waco city logo leaves its flanks exposed
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Waco leadership's decisions, seniors paying property taxes, Baylor football and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
LETTERS: A complaint and an explanation regarding the overflow crowd to hear Condoleezza Rice
Thomas Smith, guest columnist: Our veterans need more than respect and admiration
Sandra Sanchez: New public registry aids law enforcement with those in need
EDITORIAL: In a fiercely divided nation, we can still rally around our troops, our veterans
EDITORIAL: Rocking the boat at Penn State
EDITORIAL: Dog, cat food donations needed in Waco
LETTERS: Readers discuss stimulating the economy
EDITORIAL: Problems in Robinson ISD not going away
LETTERS: Readers discuss Baylor's proposed new stadium
EDITORIAL: More realistic cost-of-living formula could rein in entitlement spending
EDITORIAL: Did you feel that?
LETTERS: Readers defend jailhouse doc, push Proposition 3
EDITORIAL: Election Day — here's what we recommend
LETTERS: Student urges schools not to cut arts programs
EDITORIAL: Jailhouse physician contract should be put out for bids
Donnis Baggett: Community rallies around man after loss of service dog
LETTERS: Readers urge public support for schools, talk Buddy Skeen and local contracts
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Are we sunshine patriots?
EDITORIAL: Worthy Robinson ISD bond package promises benefits far beyond the classroom
Bill Whitaker: Getting past the ho-hum of state constitutional amendments
LETTERS: Readers urge support for local veteran festival, urge traffic changes, and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
Jim Chase, guest columnist: World-famous James S. Wood more than a footnote in Central Texas
EDITORIAL: Recreation trail troubles reinforce need to fully consider local contractors
Sandra Sanchez: Nonprofits need aggressive public awareness campaigns for fiscal success
LETTERS: Readers sound off about Perry flat tax, Trib's slanted editorial and the Mormon faith
LETTERS: 2 readers support the Robinson ISD tax hike, plus checks written to Buddy Skeen
EDITORIAL: Waco City Council gazing at navels
EDITORIAL: Yes, indeed, In God We Trust
EDITORIAL: Cost-cutting plan to overhaul Waco ISD demands we acknowledge new era of austerity
LETTERS: Readers sound off about healthy eating out
LETTERS: Readers rail against what they say are lies, small-minded attacks on President Obama
EDITORIAL: Rick Perry is right; it's time for our state to get beyond opening up wounds over slavery, racism
EDITORIAL: Old dogs, new tricks
LETTERS: Readers on America's debt, Confederate license plates
John Kemp, guest columnist: Defining Halloween, a sporting night for all
EDITORIAL: Some big, fat mistakes in Waco health brochure
Allan Marshall, Trib Board of Contributors: A final word on Steve Jobs, American innovator
Bill Whitaker: State school funding woes have neighborhood schools in crosshairs
Shaping journalists: Q&A with legendary journalism teacher and former Wacoan David McHam
LETTERS: Readers debate spending money on the unfortunate, college loans and slanted news stories
Donnis Baggett: Stocking up on candy is the real Halloween horror
EDITORIAL: Continued defiance of state law highlights repeated failures of Waco City Council
LETTERS: Readers debate the upcoming presidential election and candidates
Constance 'Hazel' Diuguid, guest columnist: Racism can cloud perspectives and mar our own ideology
Bill Johnson, guest columnist: Buy and build local, Texans
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
Sandra Sanchez: Has our nation become insane? One influential voice in Washington believes so
LETTERS: Our readers sound off about protests, tax assessor-collector Buddy Skeen and Bellmead politics
EDITORIAL: Perry can keep his flat tax proposal, but rest of economic plan rates support
LETTERS: Readers urge changes to the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo
EDITORIAL: Market forces, not government, can remedy what ails housing industry
EDITORIAL: Proposition 10 is state housekeeping measure that needs tidy approval
Martin Frost, guest columnist: Believe it or not, all politicians are not sex-crazed
LETTERS: Readers sound off urging quick investigation of Buddy Skeen
EDITORIAL: Proposition 9 could block relevant information from potential employers
EDITORIAL: Moving right along
EDITORIAL: Proposition 6 worthy, but won't solve long-term school finance problem
EDITORIAL: Amendment encourages cities, counties to consolidate on more ventures
LETTERS: Interim director of the Humane Society of Central Texas explains shelter donations
LETTERS: Readers discuss whether our national ship is sinking, Kim Mulkey and issues with the Trib
EDITORIAL: School finance in spotlight
Charles 'Doc' Anderson, guest columnist: Completing our public pact with disabled veterans and their spouses
Donnis Baggett: Economic news continues to display mixed results
Janice McCall, guest columnist: Rebuilding Uganda amid poverty, disease and a notorious warlord
EDITORIAL: Development promises to transform North Waco in vibrant ways
Bill Whitaker: Experts fear Texas drought is only beginning
David Schleicher, guest columnist: Crafting a credible agenda for 99 percent of Americans
EDITORIAL: An important addendum on Proposition 1
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Wall Street protests, Mormons as a 'cult' and new cellphone alerts
Felicia Chase Goodman, guest columnist: Planned Parenthood offers health screenings to local, poor women
LETTERS: Readers debate greed in America, defining political parties, Buddy Skeen, and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
LETTERS: On downtown Waco's failures, the county sheriff, Grover Norquist and Baylor University
Sandra Sanchez: Lack of public pool can rob our children of learning water skills
EDITORIAL: Counties should have tax zone rights, too
EDITORIAL: Was the new HOT Fair token system fair this year?
LETTERS: Readers debate GOP contender Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan
EDITORIAL: Voters should help finance no-cost successful student loan program
EDITORIAL: Pantry shelves are bare and your help is sought
LETTERS: On Lake Waco murders DNA testing, Buddy Skeen and more
EDITORIAL: Vote smart on water bond measure in midst of Texas drought
EDITORIAL: Protect Texas' wide open spaces, ensure water conservation
EDITORIAL: Vote yes on tax break for veterans' spouses
LETTERS: Readers offer meaning behind Wall Street protests, criticize the fair, praise new University High & more
EDITORIAL: Dissecting Herman Cain's 9-9-9 Plan
LETTERS: Readers sound off about welfare abuse, taxing the rich, incorrect words and the Waco police
Bill Whitaker: Politicking goes to the HOT Fair & Rodeo
EDITORIAL: Animal Control Advisory Board, facing serious city animal shelter woes, is way short members
Sandra Sanchez: Encouraging Hispanic women to assume leadership roles
Donnis Baggett: Understanding the mind of an Aggie
LETTERS: Readers sound off about political unity, post office blues, school district problems and the Humane Society
Rachel Woods, guest columnist: Through training, women can find their voices, help change future
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: Prosecution of Clemens throws curve at taxpayers
LETTERS: Readers debate Wall Street protests, another supports Planned Parenthood, and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints — yours and ours
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Real angels work to help our returning veterans
John Pisciotta, Trib Board of Contributors: Bible clear on protecting unborn
LETTERS: Readers defend Cameron Park stick sculpture and offer criticisms, critiques of the Trib
EDITORIAL: Piecemeal illegal immigration fixes, like Alabama's, are not working
Sandra Sanchez: Our schools, students need the influence of real fathers
Jim Dunnam, guest columnist: Resisting science lets criminals stay free
LETTERS: Criticism of 'Wall Street' protests, the HOT Fair Parade and urging to buy American
EDITORIAL: Postal officials, leaders would be wise to consider ideas from rank & file
EDITORIAL: Possibilities of new Waco Water Park going swimmingly well
EDITORIAL: Maybe Afghanistan would look better if we had better questioned our leaders
LETTERS: Readers on blaming Obama, his tax on the wealthy and a Trib goof
EDITORIAL: Record-setting downpour not nearly enough to reverse effects of long-term drought
LETTERS: U.S. Postal Service costs and services debated
LETTERS: Readers sound off about sewage plants, athletic conferences and stick sculptures
EDITORIAL: Even if you can't afford it, banquet's ideas are worthy of all
Donnis Baggett: Get an early peek at the Heart O Texas Fair and Rodeo
LETTERS: Readers sound off about city boards, childish politicians and Marva Beck being classified as legislative 'furniture'
EDITORIAL: Welcome, TCU, back to the stable
Ruby Harrison, guest columnist: Come rain, shine, debt, the U.S. Postal Service must carry on
Jim Goudge, guest columnist: Here's the real reason you'll be seeing debit-card fees
Bill Whitaker: Texas leaders have to try harder on issues of race
LETTERS: Readers debate expansion of Waco Water Park and question Hank Williams Jr.
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
Tom Pauken, guest columnist: Gibson guitar factory raid hits a foul note
Sandra Sanchez: Living the cancer fight of a childhood friend's son — through Facebook
LETTERS: Readers question the drought and power plants, urge Humane Society aid and ponder Chris Christie
EDITORIAL: New Baylor/MCC program to launch students with affordable, academic starts
LETTERS: On the county health department, dusty roads, saving water and RG3
EDITORIAL: Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo reminds us of our triumphs during long, hard year
LETTERS: Learning about young brains, reining in spending
EDITORIAL: Federal budget cuts to State, foreign aid correct move
Ken Starr, guest columnist: It's time cameras showed citizens how well Constitution is served
EDITORIAL: Just whose side is Ron Paul on?
EDITORIAL: First Downtown Development leader must understand Waco both inside and out
LETTERS: Two members of the city parks board debate a proposed expansion of the Waco Water Park
EDITORIAL: Wall Street protests evidence of ongoing political unrest
LETTERS: Readers argue taxing 'fair share' interpretation was unfair to poor
EDITORIAL: Obama administration right to press Supreme Court on health care
Joseph Abbott: NASA from Apollo 11 to Catch-22
Bill Whitaker: Rick Perry's achievements main focus of Texas Tribune fest
Gary W. Johnson, Trib Board of Contributors: There's no reason to have another uncontrolled satellite crash
Donnis Baggett: Waco-area disabled veteran mourns loss of service dog
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Waco Water Park expansion, Humane Society needs, parental roles and a local pastor
EDITORIAL: Whoa! Shouldn't bold Waco Water Park venture rate at least some public discussion first?
LETTERS: Readers debate parable about Democrats vs. Republicans, and more
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, yours and ours
James Ferguson, guest columnist: How savvy are you about your child's car safety?
Jose Menendez, guest columnist: Paving way for wireless in our Texas farmlands
Sandra Sanchez: Economic recovery depends on women in America's workforce
EDITORIAL: State Comptroller Susan Combs' school study touts cost-effective options to consider
LETTERS: Readers sound off about the T-Mobile-AT&T merger, pedestrian safety, Waco's young adults and Rick Perry
EDITORIAL: US Postal Service in need of complete overhaul
LETTERS: Safer travels to school; it's football, not 'war'; what about baseball?
LETTERS: Questioning what's really crazy, criticizing freed US hikers
EDITORIAL: Bull Hide Creek plant tour is just one example of how government, residents must cooperate
LETTERS: Readers on respect, Speegleville school staff
EDITORIAL: Robert Griffin shows true spirit of camaraderie
Nathan Embry, guest columnist: So what is our 'fair share' of taxes?
LETTERS: Readers dispute Pat Robertson on Alzheimer's
EDITORIAL: Senator Steve Ogden did his state proud
Donnis Baggett: Waco airport recalls time when flying was friendly
EDITORIAL: Decrepit Waco animal shelter reflects poorly on city, county officials
Clifton Robinson: Moving on in 2nd decade after 9/11
Hal Ritter, guest columnist: Guise of patriotism could bankrupt us with military spending
LETTERS: Readers debate A&M departure from Big 12 and controversial billboard
Tom Ramsey, guest columnist: U.S. government is anti-business
Lisa Spitzer, guest columnist: Gospel Cafe in Waco serves up love to all
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints — yours and ours
Bob Vickrey, Trib Board of Contributors: If you don't remember me, then I haven't changed
Sandra Sanchez: MCC among state colleges pushing higher graduation rates
EDITORIAL: Big 12 saved, but needs new game plan, leadership
LETTERS: Readers are hot about the Waco Water Park and local animal shelter
EDITORIAL: Obama should drop challenge to job-creating AT&T merger
LETTERS: Tips on improving U.S. profits, Solyndra's loan, bipartisan compromise, U.S. morals and grass at University High School
EDITORIAL: Liberals do Americans no favors by encouraging class warfare over taxes
EDITORIAL: The sky is falling, but it's not worth worrying about
LETTERS: On Democrats, Republicans and budgets, plus laws protecting student athletes
EDITORIAL: Parole board sends wrong message about custody rulings
EDITORIAL: Republicans need to get act straight on entitlement programs
LETTERS: Opinions on the Big 12 dustup, hope for humanity
EDITORIAL: Baylor's assets ensure it a bright future in any conference
Jim H. Patton, guest columnist: Big 12 presidents ought to worry about the message they send
EDITORIAL: Copper theft ordinance has Waco, businesses collaborating
LETTERS: Readers question national priorities, urge US unity
Bill Whitaker: Big 12 intrigue reflects poorly on learned institutions
Budget battle: What should we cut? Wacoans target waste, defense, welfare for federal trimming
Donnis Baggett: Fall nears with arrival of Old Farmer's Almanac
LETTERS: Readers sound off on electric rates rising, Mount Calm school and new football rules
EDITORIAL: State leaders should show same resolve about water that Waco has for years
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints — yours and ours
Karen Armstrong Gilchrist, guest columnist: It pays to know your constitutional history
L. Hayes Fuller III, guest columnist: Let's champion our 'forgotten right' to a trial by jury
LETTERS: Readers lament treatment of Muslims and a service dog handler
EDITORIAL: Hewitt City Council shows why local government is often the best government
Sandra Sanchez: Too many uncertainties overshadow state's new STAAR test
Kim Patterson, Trib Board of Contributors: Inspirational physician Dr. Ben Carson to speak at MCC lecture
LETTERS: Readers sound off about solar panels, unions, cigarette butts and Aggies keeping their word
EDITORIAL: Feeding Central Texas children
EDITORIAL: Riding for others in Waco Wild West Century bike ride
LETTERS: One reader wonders about our national priorities and football
EDITORIAL: Obama jobs plan, tough EPA rules would collide in fixing sagging economy
LETTERS: Readers reflect on the 10th anniversary of 9/11
EDITORIAL: Waco 9/11 memorial needs strong leadership to finish the job
LETTERS: Readers discuss armed military personnel, unemployment
EDITORIAL: Global action, not just by US, needed for air quality reforms
Max Tooker, guest columnist: Outdated labor unions serve no purpose in today s economy
Donnis Baggett: Our way of life will never be the same
Poem: 'Another Day of Infamy'
Ashley Cruseturner, Trib Board of Contributors: We're older, more jaded, but can we get back sense of unity we had after 9/11?
EDITORIAL: Salute military families — they're the few really sacrificing in war on terrorism
Frank Patterson, guest columnist: Biggest lesson from 9/11: Be prepared
Al Siddiq, guest columnist: Patriots of all faiths hurt by terror attacks
Jim Bush, guest columnist: Big 12 collapse would end Texas athletics as we know it
LETTERS: Readers debate Baylor and the SEC dustup and urge remembrance of all during 9/11 anniversary on Sunday
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints
John Cornyn, guest columnist: Honoring those who sacrificed
Sandra Sanchez: Humane Society badly needs building repairs, public's help
LETTERS: Readers remember 9/11 as 10th anniversary nears with ceremonies, flag raisings and prayers
EDITORIAL: Republican candidates got beyond Obama-bashing in debate
EDITORIAL: Championing the needy among us
LETTERS: School solar panel installation questioned, A&M cartoon criticized
EDITORIAL: Baylor, Big 12 brethren right to take a stand against Texas A&M
LETTERS: Readers criticize our editorial cartoons, another urges us to buy local
EDITORIAL: Central Texans must be vigilant, proactive in face of raging wildfires
LETTERS: Readers claim political lies and untruths, bash business taxes
EDITORIAL: SpaceX, its Central Texas facility, are our next hope for U.S. astronauts
LETTERS: Readers debate job creation and politics, plus the Hewitt tax increase
Bill Whitaker: Fiery rhetoric of our times targets our neighbors, even the police
EDITORIAL: Buy American, buy local
Donnis Baggett: Thank goodness football season is here
EDITORIAL: Let's celebrate companies that give pay raises, yet understand why others can't
W. Roy Smythe, guest columnist: Do we live in a schadenfreude world?
LETTERS: On living without our means as a nation, thinking positive, helping others and more
Tom Pauken: It's time to scrap corporate income taxes
LETTERS: Our readers debate Rick Perry, praise Clifton Robinson, question Buddy Skeen and celebrate the Aggies
Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints — yours and ours
Karen Hassell, guest columnist: Tackling both education, poverty in our schools
Eve Riley, guest columnist: Sororities offer constant support, outlet for young college women
Sandra Sanchez: Taking clear-headed precautions with football concussions
LETTERS: Readers on helping disaster victims, better handicapped access, and a favorite Waco singer
EDITORIAL: Playground politics in Washington, once again
EDITORIAL: We must focus on Big 12's future in wake of Aggies' imminent departure
LETTERS: Readers on A&M's Big 12 departure, U.S. jobs and theater in Waco
EDITORIAL: White House needs to get its wireless message straight
LETTERS: Readers debate how to cut the federal deficit, praise honoring fallen soldiers
EDITORIAL: Fill the stands with Baylor fans for Friday night rematch against TCU
EDITORIAL: La Vega superintendent's success makes her honor most deserving
LETTERS: Readers press Gov. Perry to fix Texas' electoral mess
EDITORIAL: Facing the Facebook music in Lorena
EDITORIAL: Police busy impounding cars
LETTERS: Federal deficit, budget debated and Baylor ticket processing fee questioned
EDITORIAL: Bolstering the McLennan County Courthouse
Bob Jackson, guest columnist: When your life is at stake and your resources are scarce
Wilton Lanning, Trib Board of Contributors: Smart engineering, foresight on Lake Waco has helped us survive drought
Bill Whitaker: Texas election mess gets truly nutty
EDITORIAL: Maintaining a sharp focus on busy Interstate 35 through Waco
Harry Harelik, Trib Board of Contributors: Remembering a beloved teacher from youth to the grave
Donnis Baggett: Wandering through Texas for the perfect burger
LETTERS: TxDOT explains Brazos River survey; Hewitt resident opposes new taxes
LETTERS: Readers take on Warren Buffett, tea party methods, Texas A&M and folks who neglect the U.S. flag
Joe Carbajal, Trib Board of Contributors: Waco city leaders right to fear general election dynamics
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Retiring our colors with respect
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints — yours and ours
Sandra Sanchez: Teachers, parents making the best of it in hard educational times
LETTERS: Readers debate sports, school bullying and academics and recognize a talented young local mandolin player
EDITORIAL: Precautions, please!
EDITORIAL: Baylor Kick Off Luncheon recognizes one of the Trib's very own — Hollis Biddle
LETTERS: Reader jests about new immigration deportation while others complain about Roger Olson and stolen goods
EDITORIAL: Big Blue Marble is a living, breathing, shaking planet with moving parts to contend with
LETTERS: Readers discuss teaching substance, Lorena offical's Facebook posts and small business help
EDITORIAL: One need not be a Baylor alumnus to commit to its foremost priority
Paul Egerman, guest columnist: Time to close tax loopholes for wealthiest in U.S.
LETTERS: Readers dispute Brice Cherry's take on Texas A&M
EDITORIAL: NATO assistance in Libya proves others can help shoulder global crises
EDITORIAL: University High opening should challenge students to do better
Ray Perryman, Trib Board of Contributors: Will Texas learn from drought?
LETTERS: Critiques of President Obama and some frank reader observations
Pat Atkins, guest columnist: Waco ISD needs your ideas for producing superior students
Clifton Robinson: This too shall pass — America has survived many 'interesting times,' and we'll survive this one
Brad Lancaster, guest columnist: Midway community rallies to support Speegleville campus after fire
Donnis Baggett: Despite heat, Random Acts of Kindness abound in Waco
LETTERS: Proposed Hewitt tax increase, wasteful spending and criticism of the Texas A&M president
EDITORIAL: Forget the politicians, naysayers; teachers are lifeblood, hope of any thriving community
Tonya Warren, guest columnist: Tips for saving money on school clothes
Roger Olson, guest columnist: Showing more compassion to everyone
LETTERS: Readers debate class warfare, firing all government workers, Rick Perry's presidential bid and fair rules for letter writers
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, yours and ours
EDITORIAL: Let's buy time to solve local electoral crisis brought on by politicians
LETTERS: Readers urge a close watch on lawmakers, praise President Obama and the city's solid waste department
Sandra Sanchez: Wacoan recalls good fortune of serving as busy Congressional page
Nathan Embry, guest columnist: Michele Bachmann's success counts on 3 key voter blocs
LETTERS: Readers urge the Trib to stop bashing Buddy Skeen, comment on business tax breaks and dumping pets
EDITORIAL: Bad timing on pay raises and tax hike could hinder Hewitt's proposed bond issue
Bart McKay, guest columnist: This is no time to give up in the battle against global poverty
EDITORIAL: Time for summer cleaning
LETTERS: Readers sound off on Hewitt tax hikes, a stolen bicycle, adoption and the Greatest Generation
EDITORIAL: Let's hope Sword of Damocles hangs heavy over congressional 'super committee'
EDITORIAL: We encourage Gov. Perry to defuse Aggie wanderlust, fight for Big 12 stability
LETTERS: Anger about Hewitt's tax increase, money for mussels
John Dalrymple, guest columnist: Wretched cycle of African poverty continues
LETTERS: Readers talk Gov. Perry and prayer, positive news and proper manners
EDITORIAL: City of Waco commissions, boards offer leadership role
LETTERS: Readers on the tea party and S&P's downgrade, East Waco renovations and abortion
Ken Starr, guest columnist: Keep the Big 12 together
Donnis Baggett: It's so hot in Waco — readers share quips
EDITORIAL: Rick Perry is the best choice to take on Obama
Paul Mills, guest columnist: American workers bear burden of economic strife
LETTERS: Readers debate federal deficit, lawmaker's roles and U.S. credit downgrade
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions
Chad Robinson, guest columnist: S&P downgrade might help
LETTERS: A Bellmead councilman's farewell, plus thoughts on beauty tips, Inter-Library Loan and charitable giving
EDITORIAL: Uptick in donations to help Waco's poor is praiseworthy
EDITORIAL: Cameron Park surveillance cameras a welcome sight
EDITORIAL: Play it cool — Avoid being outside in excessive heat
LETTERS: What makes an 'entitlement,' help in heat, John Pisciotta and the Trib religion page
Sandra Sanchez, assistant opinion editor: Race to fight sarcoma cancer brings out true heroes
EDITORIAL: Investors should have faith in American financial markets
LETTERS: Larry Kelley speaks out after his saga, plus opinions on loss and the Humane Society
EDITORIAL: Change in nation's credit rating forces more to take serious note of fiscal situation
LETTERS: Alfred W. Evans sounds off on social justice and editorial cartoons get critcism
LETTERS: Readers discuss high heat and electricity costs
EDITORIAL: Longhorn Network won't unfairly affect UT recruiting
Jim Allmon, guest columnist: Rhetoric on tax breaks for corporate jets clouds the reality
Jessica Chia, guest columnist: How relationships, community investment invigorate Waco Trib newsroom
EDITORIAL: Federal, state laws are making local elections a fine mess
Gary Johnson, Trib Board of Contributors: Rethinking space travel with a mission to Mars
Donnis Baggett: Send in your colorful sayings about the heat wave
LETTERS: First president offers a prayer for our country, readers discuss election changes and local dog park
With NASA grounding shuttle, SpaceX and Central Texas take lead in space exploration
Randy Preddy, special guest columnist: A grand old home, indeed
Taking Care of Texas, guest column: We need native plants for land's sake
LETTERS: Readers debate the recent ceiling-debt deal and federal deficit
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints — yours and ours
EDITORIAL: Be a hero and run in Saturday's 5K benefiting cancer research
LETTERS: Readers on education spending, the dog stabbing trial, the term 'woken up' and thanking our community
EDITORIAL: YMCA, Family Health Center partnering to fight obesity health issues
EDITORIAL: State leaders' misuse of tax surcharge betrays the poor, cheats the rest of us
Cyrus Reed and Smitty Smith, guest columnists: Texas should clean up its dirty coal plant fleet
EDITORIAL: New neighbor calling
LETTERS: Debt-ceiling deal reached, class warfare debated and a farewell to an old friend
LETTERS: Readers recall Waco madam Mollie Adams, talk class warfare, and say Hewitt can't afford facilities
EDITORIAL: A moment of rare unity when Rep. Giffords voted
EDITORIAL: Gun clerk's quick thinking is reminder that each of us must be wary for terrorism
Mary Duty, Trib Board of Contributors: Fritz Kriegel touched co-workers, customers through his work
EDITORIAL: Debt-ceiling compromise is politics as usual
LETTERS: Readers sound off on last-minute debt crisis talks
EDITORIAL: Consensus on evolution in Texas
LETTERS: Readers sound off about the federal deficit, yuppie bike riders and Nobody's Fool
Bill Weber, Trib Board of Contributors: From Libya to Iraq, 'Arab Spring' offers long, tough summer
Bill Whitaker: County's chaotic pay schedule leaves plenty to be desired by taxpayers
EDITORIAL: Waco ISD right to re-evalute all programs, police included
LETTERS: Readers complain about Norway massacre coverage, wasted electricity, what really stinks and Gordon Robinson's solid advice
Sandra Sanchez, assistant opinion editor: Citizens need to stay alert in post-9/11 world
Donnis Baggett: Feds' latest idea will inconvenience farmers
Brandon Cope, guest columnist: Parents, our schools need your help
EDITORIAL: Weekly recap of opinions, thoughts, viewpoints — yours and ours
LETTERS: Our readers call out letter writers, talk elderly discrimination and rally in defense of 'Peanuts'
Karen Matkin, guest columnist: County did right by its employees in payroll change
EDITORIAL: Hewitt City Council practicing good civics in asking voters for bond again
LETTERS: Readers respond to Humane Society fees and new Waco ISD administrators
Ashley Cruseturner, Trib Board of Contributors: The real crisis is politicians aren't offering us realistic solutions
LETTERS: Our readers weigh in on debt ceiling talks, who's to blame and what to do
EDITORIAL: Letting U.S. default on its bills is nothing short of insane
Gordon Robinson: Both sides of debt debate need to get a grip on reality
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