Letter to the Editor: Marvin Nichols in Plans, Again
November 11, 2021 Mr. J. Kevin Ward Chair, Region C Water Planning Group Trinity River Authority of Texas P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Tx 76004-0600 wardk@trinitvra.org Dear Mr. Ward: The North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (Region D) has authorized the submission of this letter to you as Chair ofContinue Reading
From the Left: Brace yourself for another COVID winter
By Glenn Melancon The Covid 19 vaccine has been a lifesaver for millions of Americans. Nearly 59% of Americans over 12 have taken advantage of this pro-life drug. The unvaccinated patients account for nearly all deaths and hospitalizations. Unfortunately, we live a region of the country that still believes liesContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: ‘Ima Hogg’ Was No Joke
By Ken Bridges The name “Ima Hogg” has been a running joke in Texas for many years. However, for anyone who knew her or had ever been touched by her many works, the real Ima Hogg was anything but a joke. Ima Hogg was born in Mineola in 1882, the daughter ofContinue Reading
Miracles Are Not Over
By Austin Lewter Editor’s note: This is a variation of a column wh ich was first published in the 2010 Thanksgiving edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute. My wife and I have four children. The oldest of whom is a 14-year old boy named Jackson. Jackson was born at 28 weeksContinue Reading
Moment With The Minister: Shalom Jefferson
By Rabbi Linda There is a lot of interesting history in Jefferson. Historic information that teaches us the past and future of many generations. Life comes and goes, but our legacy lives on. Refreshing our hearts and minds come with thanksgiving to the Lord for the past, present, and future. Continue Reading
Build Back Better
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Last week America won. It received strong news about the present economy and the outlook for the future. President Joe Biden and the Democratic Congress delivered on their promise to create and improve American jobs. The CNBC headline read “Job creation roars back in October as payrollsContinue Reading
Veterans: Your service makes ours possible
Jeffrey L. McIntyre/Contributing writer Each year on November 11, we honor military veterans—those in our communities who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Perhaps this year, you will partake in a Veterans Day parade, post something thoughtful to social media and even tell a Veteran you know “thankContinue Reading
Making a mess of our own nest
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Several years ago, we had a surprise visitor set up house on our porch. It was a barn swallow. We were excited to watch it create a new home out of mud. Our boys were still out home at the time, and they had a front row seatContinue Reading
Support Creating MC Assistance District
In general, everyone will agree that increasing taxes, of any type, is a bad idea. But, on the November 2 ballot, the creation of the Marion County Assistance District needs to be overwhelmingly approved. The district will add a 1.5% Sales and Use tax to purchases made in the county.Continue Reading
Lutheran layman chimes in on Pastor Ho
Editor I read the dust up between Pastor Ho and Ms. Opiela. I can hopefully write a brief response from a conservative Lutheran layman’s perspective. I add the term conservative because there are Lutheran offshoots that are willing to compromise principal in favor of ecumenicism. Beware of wolves in sheep’sContinue Reading
Death
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer In the 1980s Jack Kevorkian made headlines by advocating for assisted suicide. Kevorkian, a medical doctor, argued that terminally ill patients had the right to die with dignity. When the state of Michigan discovered that he had helped his patients die, he lost his medical license, and prosecutorsContinue Reading
Earth
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer You don’t have to listen long to hear what workers are saying about their lives. Their hours are long. Their pay is stagnant. They want more time with their children. They live one healthcare emergency away from bankruptcy. Millionaires and billionaires, however, have never had it better. Continue Reading
Better, safer transportation infrastructure is on ballot
By Senator Robert Nichols (R) and Representative Terry Canales (D) Contributing Editorial Texas is growing and growing really fast: by roughly 1,000 people a day. But is anyone looking forward and planning for this growth? The answer is YES… and we’re doing something about it. On the ballot this NovemberContinue Reading
Minister Ho ‘Uninformed’ on Catholics, Pope
I can hardly put into words my feelings about Alden Ho’s column on the anti-christ. Your readers need to know that the statements he makes are only his opinions, and I will add, some very uninformed opinions at that. Let’s look at his assertions. A.) He cites Luke 5:21, butContinue Reading
Truth
By Glenn Melanconn Justice requires the truth. As Americans we require anyone testifying to do it under oath. Oath breakers face penalties for perjury. The truth is no less important in other aspects of life. Both Civil Law and the Bible made bearing false witness a crime. Civil law callsContinue Reading