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January 8, 2009
- EDITORIAL: Straus waltz may involve lighter touch than Craddick House dance
- John Young: It's what lubricates Austin
- EDITORIAL: Trans-Texas Corridor may be dead, but we still need to chart course on highway construction
January 7, 2009
January 6, 2009
- EDITORIAL: With Craddick out, how about a return to true bipartisanship, Bush-style, in the Texas House
- EDITORIAL: Reducing abortion issue to state-sanctioned bumper sticker mentality is a bad idea
January 5, 2009
January 4, 2009
- Bill Whitaker: New era invites us to sound off, but with respect, civility and decency
- # EDITORIAL: City projects vying for stimulus funds offer lasting benefit for Central Texans
January 3, 2009
January 2, 2009
- Bill Whitaker: What will U.S. troops serving in Iraq think of what we've done to the home front?
- EDITORIAL: Sure, the economy's gloomy, but we still have reason to look forward to 2009
January 1, 2009
December 31, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Water resources, highway funding, CHIP expansion all worthy goals for Legislature 2009
- EDITORIAL: Protest movement is presidential wakeup call for President-elect Obama
December 30, 2008
- Editorial: Israeli-Palestinian dispute must top our upcoming diplomatic efforts
- Editorial: Tactless ditty about Obama should anger most Republicans
December 29, 2008
December 28, 2008
- # EDITORIAL: Auto rescue package leaves big political challenge for Obama
- EDITORIAL: Auto rescue package leaves big political challenge for Obama
- Carlos Sanchez: Reveling in the holiday pits and thinking of Christmas past
December 27, 2008
December 25, 2008
December 24, 2008
December 23, 2008
- Editorial: A few good, unleashed watchdog investigators might help fix our ineffectual SEC
- Editorial: One way to save some cash this Christmas season
December 22, 2008
December 21, 2008
December 20, 2008
December 19, 2008
- Bill Whitaker: Hanging with the president while keeping my shoes on
- Editorial: WISD should stay in TIF
December 18, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Let's hope pact between energy giant, environmental groups holds promise
- John Young: 'America - the whole package'
December 15, 2008
December 14, 2008
- John Young: How a devout father came to embrace difference in his son
- Editorial: Thank a store clerk
- Editorial: Future of state schools
December 13, 2008
December 12, 2008
December 11, 2008
- Editorial: House's luxury purchase
- Editorial: Highways are stimulus-plus
- John Young: Geeze, throw them a rope
December 10, 2008
December 9, 2008
December 8, 2008
December 7, 2008
December 6, 2008
December 5, 2008
December 4, 2008
December 3, 2008
December 2, 2008
December 1, 2008
November 30, 2008
November 29, 2008
November 28, 2008
- Bill Whitaker: Leafing through dispatches from the front during a holiday of gratitude
- Editorial: This season, plan smart, shop local and treasure family, friends
- Editorial: Turmoil at home, afar demands Secretary Robert Gates stay on the job
November 26, 2008
- Editorial: McCain for governmental waste czar
- Editorial: Inspiring kids toward higher ed, the GEAR-UP way
November 25, 2008
- John Young: Defense Department again?
- Editorial: We love the roar of industry, science and freedom, but how about a heads-up next time?
November 24, 2008
November 23, 2008
- John Young: These end-timers think they've found their man
- EDITORIAL: Grand vision for downtown Waco may be closer to reality than you think
November 22, 2008
November 21, 2008
- Editorial: Skaters, tennis players and more
- Bill Whitaker: Amid the rhetoric, first-ever education summit yielded good ideas
November 20, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Debate in far-off Iraq's new democracy may mean war's end for us here at home
- John Young: Idle thoughts about money, gasoline and letting your car idle
November 19, 2008
November 18, 2008
- Editorial: Chet Edwards would have made great VA secretary, but we're glad to have him here
- Editorial: Last weekend's BU athletic victories leave us all proud of Baylor
November 17, 2008
November 16, 2008
- Editorial: We need more than talk at this week's education summit
- John Young: Painting with generalizations
- Carlos Sanchez: Anonymous online venom needs to stop
November 15, 2008
November 14, 2008
- Bill Whitaker: Long to-do list for Obama: Bush Country residents gazing past current president
- Editorial: City cops aren't border cops
- Editorial: Litter's tributaries
November 13, 2008
- EDITORIAL: All about veterans: Bill Mahon has had them on his heart and in his mind
- EDITORIAL: Sharp turn ahead: Let's couple auto bailout with demands for all-American smarts
- John Young: Swiss cheese reckonings
- Opinions divided over the nature, extent of racial divisions at Baylor
November 12, 2008
November 11, 2008
November 10, 2008
November 9, 2008
- John Young: Soldier's mad dash to beach
- Editorial: Grant Park miracle -- and we're not talking about Barack Obama
- Editorial: Parting words: Even in defeat, Republicans show some potential for future
November 8, 2008
November 7, 2008
- Editorial: Sign language of hate at Baylor
- Editorial: McCain's dignified exit
- Bill Whitaker: Farewell, Election 2008: Lighter moments enlivened long campaign season
November 6, 2008
- John Young: 2008 -- fear strikes out
- EDITORIAL: Questions abound: Attorney general's handling of Mills case demands answers from the top
November 5, 2008
- Editorial: Friends of democracy
- Editorial: Winning words: Obama makes history by making unity his theme
- Bill Whitaker: Time to shelve scare talk: Local Obama supporters urge optimism, harmony
November 4, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Drive to the polls, while you're at it
- EDITORIAL: Grand finale: Voting is an all-American ritual to be celebrated, appreciated
November 3, 2008
November 2, 2008
- Election 2008: Our recommendations on candidates seeking your vote Tuesday
- John Young: Attrition hits culture warriors
November 1, 2008
October 31, 2008
- Bill Whitaker: Political signs of our times: Don't let them trip you up
- Editorial: Reyna recuses
- Editorial: Early voting - what a sight
- John Young: And if he were Muslim?
October 30, 2008
- Editorial: The right tenor: East Waco protest mounted with class, restraint, smarts
- EDITORIAL: Hope floats, even as the Brazos Belle doesn't
October 29, 2008
- Editorial: 'Pro-abortion'
- Editorial: AP classes and beyond
- Bill Whitaker: Sheriff feeling the pressure, juggling jail needs with political realities
October 28, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Spreading wealth: Let's cut talk of socialism, discuss pros and cons of cutting taxes
- EDITORIAL: Topping the tank and hoping for more
- John Young: How to fill a terrible void
October 27, 2008
October 26, 2008
- Editorial: Crystal ball time: Downtown plan demands we dream beyond our era
- Editorial: Margaret Mills' plea
October 25, 2008
October 24, 2008
- Bill Whitaker: Campaigning for Obama: Why a Waco woman took to the streets of Florida
- Editorial: Fine-tuning beyond TAKS
- Editorial: Good for county, health-wise
October 23, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Wise investment: L-3 expansion merits local support, pride in these anxious times
- John Young: Both candidates need schooling
October 22, 2008
October 21, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Stinging rebuke: Colin Powell's words invite Republicans to re-examine goals, strategies
- EDITORIAL: Willie Nelson's latest bold initiative is right out of thin air
- John Young: Rally 'round flag of vote suppression
October 20, 2008
October 19, 2008
- Editorial: Our recommendation in the 2008 presidential election: Vote, and believe
- Editorial: In complex race, let these issues be your guide
October 18, 2008
October 17, 2008
- Editorial: Price for top appellate court
- Editorial: 'Wow' factor on Colcord
- Bill Whitaker: Bill Clinton comes calling: Former president stops in Waco to see one of his oldest pals
October 16, 2008
- John Young: Health care debate points
- Editorial: Wallace Jefferson, Linda Yanez and Sam Houston rate your vote on the Texas Supreme Court
October 15, 2008
October 14, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Lowe for state school board
- John Young: Guilt by association(s)
- EDITORIAL: Steady hand: Sheriff Lynch's leadership vital in challenges facing county
October 13, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Election Day nightmare? Sloppy purging of voter rolls may threaten U.S. electoral process
October 12, 2008
- John Young: Stepping up to serve as Julia's family
- Editorial: Edwards earns limelight
- Editorial: Williams for RR Commission
- Carlos Sanchez: That's one tough crowd -- especially when the audience is sitting Indian-style
October 11, 2008
October 10, 2008
- Editorial: Clutter or enthsiasm for democracy?
- Editorial: Two Rivers is great name for park
- Bill Whitaker: Gauging the Obama factor: Congressional candidate pins hopes on fears in presidential race
October 9, 2008
- John Young: Propping up corporatocracy
- EDITORIAL: Roads of Texas: Aging highways, increased traffic warrant attention by our leaders
- EDITORIAL: Pump -- and pump fast. Who knows how long it'll last?
October 8, 2008
October 7, 2008
- EDITORIAL: And the mud flies: Presidential campaigns' nastiness dishonors the American voter
- EDITORIAL: O.J. slips out of sight, but are we more balanced for it?
- John Young: In the crucible of YouTube
October 6, 2008
October 5, 2008
- John Young: Would Truman have lied?
- Carlos Sanchez: Sure, just put it on plastic
- Editorial: City's key conessions on Bullhide Creek
- Editorial: League of Women Voters' service
October 4, 2008
October 3, 2008
- Editorial: Science only in science class
- Editorial: Ribbons and commotion
- BILL WHITAKER: Lawmaker knows vetting: Congressman had to answer for credit card slips, old speeches
October 2, 2008
- John Young: Played by the stock market
- EDITORIAL: Debate party, anyone? Tonight's veep showdown much anticipated
- EDITORIAL: Unity at Baylor: Confidential report highlights need for leadership, collaboration
October 1, 2008
September 30, 2008
- EDITORIAL: It's high time for the fair
- EDITORIAL: Failed leadership: Pelosi's tirade against Bush caused edgy Republicans to bail on bailout
September 29, 2008
September 28, 2008
- John Young: What do we eall sinkhole now?
- Editorial: Waco's smoke-free compromise
- Editorial: 'Pulpit freedom'?
September 27, 2008
September 26, 2008
- Editorial: Presidential debate is no diversion
- Editorial: At lake, show of hands
- Bill Whitaker: Sketching our crazy world: Texas cartoonists love politics but strong features even more
September 25, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Bridge to Somewhere: Entry to Waco's Cameron Park arrives at long last
- EDITORIAL: Time for caution: Praise for Republicans, Democrats showing caution amid bailout fever
- John Young: Credit card? No, credit czar
September 24, 2008
September 23, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Time for balance: Lawmakers must revamp state school system or risk dire consequences
- EDITORIAL: A judge's rich legacy
September 21, 2008
September 20, 2008
September 19, 2008
- Editorial: Back-door treatment for Margaret Mills
- Editorial: Finally serious about homelessness in Waco
- Bill Whitaker: Ike brought out the best in us: Local agencies, churches, city worked in rare harmony