by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor We are now past Easter. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ all stand as the single most important event in human history. No moment has carried greater weight, no act has produced more...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly There are times that someone posts something on the internet that just cries out for historic perspective. One thing is certain. You talk about “retiring numbers,” and you get all kinds of reasons to do so… or not do so. You also get an occasional...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Steely
More Than A Day Way By Mike Steely When was the last time you took a walk downtown? If you’re like me, you probably visit a few places downtown, or if you’re new to the area, you may not know all the interesting and historic places there are in our busy and...
by design | Apr 5, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Birthright Citizenship Should Be Banned The Supreme Court of the United States is reviewing the executive order issued by President Trump, which restricts birthright citizenship. The executive order issued by President Trump reverses what has been a...
by design | Apr 5, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Contrary to what we are led to believe, not everything is big in Texas. Morris Sheppard, who served more than 38 years in Congress for the Lone Star State, was a diminutive 5’4. Yet in fractious Texas, where bare-knuckled politics were commonplace,...
by design | Mar 30, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
Undocumented immigrants are the people Democrats care about most. Senator Chris Murphy By Dr. Jim Ferguson I’ve been thinking … Would it be easier to admit that you were wrong and change your ways or would you deny reality and double down on your mistakes? Democrats...
