Cool Down This Summer with a Sweet Slushie
(Family Features) Each season throughout the year seems to have its own “flavor,” and summer is no exception. Hamburgers and hot dogs off the grill, refreshing watermelon at snack time and cool, delicious ice cream on warm evenings. While many people think of sweetpotatoes during the holidays, you can make this sweet vegetable a key […]
Llevándolo a las calles
Si eres alguien de cierta edad (viejo) cuando leíste el título pensaste en el exitoso sencillo de 1976 Doobie Brothers con ese nombre. Pero si no, la referencia aquí es lo que ahora se ha convertido en cientos de protestas en todo el país. Una de las letras de la canción es “No soy ciego […]
Getting to Know Carlos Flores
What was your reason for entering elected politics? My parents both served our community as volunteers and raised me to give back to our community. Like them, I want to make our community and city a better place. My late father was president of the All-Saints Parish council, served on City boards & commissions, and was the first […]
Pope Francis
“My people are poor, and I am one of them.” Pope Francis was a humble leader, rich in courage, love, and passion for all people, regardless of their circumstances. He lived, choosing not to reside in the luxurious Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, which could have provided him with a chef and extravagant accommodations. Instead, […]
Taking it to the Streets
If you are someone of a certain age (old), when you read the title, you think of the 1976 Doobie Brothers hit single by that name. But if not, the reference here is what has now grown to hundreds of nationwide protests. One of the lyrics in the song is, “I ain’t blind, and I […]
Getting to Know Joe Ponce Jr.
1. Why did you decide to run? I decided to run because, after 8 years, we feel that our Residents and small businesses have been neglected to our needs, while our City Council has shown that they lean more towards big business and tourism. 2. What is the biggest difference between you and your opponent? […]
Racist Redistricting in Tarrant County
An Opinion By Nisie Judge o Hare and Commissioner Manny Ramirez have started their “Big Lie” in Tarrant County. The lie that the districts are unfairly drawn to benefit Democrats is being perpetrated in the press and at commissioner court meetings primarily by Manny Ramirez and with the support of Judge O Hare. Lying has […]
House Passes SAVE Act, Disenfranchising Millions of American Voters
By Sunita Sohrabji Apr 10, 2025 ”This is voter suppression, plain and simple.” – Rep. Joe Morelle, D-New York On a 220-208 vote April 10, the House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act — SAVE — potentially stripping away the ability to vote for at least 40 million Americans. All House Republicans, along with […]
Does the Rejection of Diversity Mean a Return to ‘Separate but Equal’?
By D. Kevin McNeir Apr 11, 2025 Advocates of diversity initiatives warn we could see a return to “separate but equal” laws unless those who believe in the benefits of diversity become more vocal. America’s relationship with and support of laws and principles which undergird diversity have ebbed and flowed since our nation’s formative years […]
Fresh Take on the Gospel
A Movie Review “The Chosen”; is a fresh portrayal of the teaching of the Gospel by Jesus Christ and his disciples. In my interview with Mr. Dallas Jenkins, the creator and primary writer of “The Chosen”, Mr. Jenkins spoke about the importance of faith in our everyday personal lives and struggles. He went on to […]