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Opinion
Challenges and thoughts on the New York mosque
Thursday, September 2, 2010 |
Is a worship center by any other name, in the same location, still the same? I would think so, but recent events tell me that a great many people feel otherwise.
‘Voice of the Panthers’ earns reader praise
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
C.J. King has been announcing Panther football for decades. His resounding “First Down Panthers” or “Touchdown Panthers” echoes thru the stands energizing the team and supporters.
Competitive eating in P’ville? Worth chewing on
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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I ask, “Would Pflugerville like to appreciate the efforts of Joey Chestnut, Kobayashi, Bertoletti or even Tim ‘Eater X’ Janus in person?” I, for one, say “Forks up!” to the thought!
State Board of Education should handle Permanent School Fund with care
Thursday, August 5, 2010 |
[July 23’s] vote by the State Board of Education to proceed with consideration of funding Charter School facilities using the Permanent School Fund gives me concern for several reasons.
My personal Economic Recovery Act (It’s good for the heart too)
Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
Last night I had an extremely vivid dream. I was at the grocery store checkout, making small talk with the cashier as he rang up my goods.
Gun bans only help criminals
Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
The point is not whether it is wise or foolish, for people to decide they need guns in order to defend themselves against violence in their neighborhood.
Day dawns on solar energy in P’ville
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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With all apologies to Stephen Crane: A cold has passed reluctantly from the earth, and the dawn has revealed a new day in Pflugerville.
Use common sense and take care of the kids this Fourth
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
Around this time of year, roadside fireworks stands line highways as people start planning their Fourth of July celebrations. Many celebrate the holiday by providing their own “rockets’ red glare” to the night’s sky. It’s one of the staples of America’s Independence Day – picnics, friends, family and fireworks.
Africa: On the horns of a dilemma (or a breakthrough)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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In 2004, a mere decade after the end of apartheid, South Africa was tapped to host the 2010 World Cup – and the globe rejoiced. Funders were aligned and stadiums built; and a few short weeks ago, teams shipped in and fans ushered to seats, high-decibel noisemakers in hand.
A story of fathers, sons and cases of mistaken identity
Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
My father was not a doctor. But it was the way he had about him that prompted the greeting. I knew it even at 12.