May 21, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: Texas peace of mind: A lifeline for rural Texas
By Sid Miller Texas was built on true grit, God’s grace, and good old-fashioned hard work.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: Trump’s trade agenda is rebuilding Texas’ economic strength
By Matthew L.
May 16, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: Protecting Kids Online: Age Verification and Parental Approval are Key
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May 14, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: NO HOSPITAL, NO HOPE: THE FIGHT FOR RURAL HEALTH CARE IN TEXAS
By Sid Miller As we recognize National Hospital Week, it’s important to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities healthy.
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: Consumers need insurance solutions, not government interference
By David Sampson One of the questions facing state legislators as they enter the final weeks of this year’s legislative session is whether their actions will provide real help with the rising cost of home insurance, or if lawmakers will make matters worse for Texas consumers.
May 13, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: Crime Clearance Rates in Texas are Still Shamefully Low
By Bill King The “clearance rate” in law enforcement lingo is the percentage of reported crimes that are solved by the police.
May 9, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins are right to put Texas farmers at the center of America’s health
By Kody Carson Washington has a reputation for talking about farmers without ever talking to farmers.
April 30, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: Believe It or Not, Vaping Saves Lives—Why Policymakers Must Embrace Harm Reduction Over Prohibition
By Lone Star Standard Editorial Board A powerful case is emerging for embracing vaping as a public health tool in the fight against cigarette smoking.
April 29, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: FERC and NERC Miss the Big Picture on Winter Resilience in Texas
By Todd Staples and Dean Foreman The April 17 joint staff report by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) on the January 2025 winter storms presents itself as a comprehensive review of system performance, yet sprinkles in offhanded critique about ERCOT gas-electric coordination.
April 22, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
OPINION: It’s time for Texas to hold bad actors online accountable
By David Armey Reports have shown that social media companies have intentionally designed their platforms to target and addict their youngest and most vulnerable users.