OPINION — The San Angelo ISD has placed a proposal on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot to modify the school district’s tax rate, as required by Texas law. The intricacies of school district finance in Texas can be perplexing, leaving some voters unsure. The central question: Should you vote in favor of Prop A?
Both parties appear prepared to contest results they do not favor, leaving many voters wondering whether the peaceful transfer of power—a cornerstone of the American political system—can endure.
In a state where more than 3,600 people died in crashes in 2022 alone, shouldn’t we hold drivers to a higher standard? By ensuring that people with the most experience and safest records get the highest-tier licenses, we’ll gradually reduce the number of inexperienced or careless drivers behind the wheel.
The local Democratic Party has struggled to gain traction, fielding only two candidates for County Commissioner positions while leaving over a dozen other races uncontested.
As Texas continues to experience rapid demographic changes, the elimination of straight-party voting represents a new battleground in the state’s political future.
Because these employees are part of a system that is subject to political oversight, they inherently have a vested interest in who is elected to every office, from local mayors to state governors, and especially the president.
In the 2024 presidential race, some voters remain undecided for a variety of reasons. Some may feel disillusioned with both major parties, struggling to align with candidates’ stances on key issues like the economy, healthcare, or immigration.
The ramifications of a successful assassination attempt are terrifying to contemplate, not just for what it would mean politically, but for what it signals about the state of the nation.
Water is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture, and nowhere is that more critical than in the Rio Grande Valley. For too long, we’ve been at the mercy of Mexico, waiting on them to deliver on empty promises stemming back to a water treaty negotiated in 1944 — eighty years ago!
