The West Nile Virus outbreak in our area is an unprecedented public health emergency. Bing Burton, the director of the Denton County Health Department is a very measured and pragmatic expert in public health. I have worked with Dr. Burton on the Denton County Public Health Advisory Board and let me assure you he does [...]
Endorsing Kathy Duke for LISD
April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It has been a privilege for me to serve the LISD community for nine years as a school board member. One of the great things about serving is getting to know your fellow board members. I served for six years with Kathy Duke and I am proud to endorse her for Place 1 in the [...]
Regarding: Curb Painting, January 6
February 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Many never consider how simple a home address painted on the curb could dramatically assist our first responders until an event. Recently my wife woke me at 3 a.m. asking me to “Dial 911”, and after a moment to push my heart back where it belonged, I called. The operator dispatched emergency response and kept [...]
A Glimpse into Chin Life – Letter to a Teacher
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
(RE: October 14 issue) The following is a letter from the director of a local ministry working with the local Chin refugees. From a teacher’s perspective, it shows a glimpse of Chin culture to better understand the refugee students and their parents. It’s a letter about a Chin family struggling to learn how to help [...]
RE: HB 2541 editorial, August 5 issue
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Everyone values safety. I defend car accidents for a living, and I have a great appreciation and understanding of what causes accidents. The question is whether Castle Hills should focus on stopping the things that cause accidents, or whether we should direct police resources for setting up speed traps in areas where there are no [...]
That girl was me…….
February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dear Shane, Your article titled, Day in the Life of an Abused Child hit me too hard. I am 55 years old and don’t recall an interview with you but the story you told, was my experience. This type abuse happened to me, I was just like this little girl. I had a stepfather who [...]
Where were the protestors?
October 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Mr. Weir, to quote one of your idols, Ronald Reagan, “There you go again!” In reading your column (Weir Only Human – Organized crime, government style – September 17), I’m assuming you’re criticizing Democrats for taxing U.S. citizens and supporting the Tea Partiers, but I have one question; where were all the protests when George [...]
Wants board members removed
August 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
On July 29, two Flower Mound residents filed a lawsuit against the town. Virginia Simonson and Prakash Parmeswaran want to stop gas drilling on a piece of undeveloped land owned by longtime resident Ron Hilliard. After months of loud complaining about granting variances for gas development, the Slow Down crowd, many of whom are associated [...]
Texas Board members for Robison
April 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Regarding election of the new probate judge, the public should be aware of the particular complexities and issues that are decided in probate court. Texas Probate law consists of hundreds of provisions that are unique to probate court and to no other courts. Bonnie Robison is a well-qualified candidate for probate judge. She is [...]
Disagrees with editorial
March 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Re: the editorial entitled “Texans are committed to principles,” The News Connection, 3/5/10. Yes, those in power need to understand that many of us in Texas, conservative or otherwise, want “some common sense to be incorporated into our system of laws.” However not all of us supported Propositions 2 and 5, and I take issue [...]
