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On Nov. 6, Americans will have the privilege to participate in our system of democracy in an event traditionally known as Election Day, when we will vote for candidates aspiring to federal, state and … more

By JOHN P. CURRIER, MICHAEL R. LEHNERT and RICHARD L. KELLY, Guest Columnists | 10/25/18

Tech making ‘car guys' endangered species

My Uncle Jimmy would've hated the late-model SUV I rented for a recent trip to New Jersey. I sure did.You see, this modern SUV boasted "smart" technologies designed to keep me safe and happy.It made … more

By TOM PURCELL, Guest Columnist | 2/14/19

Abbott rightly laud's Texas' 'state of the state'

Texas is in great shape and in great need. That's the beautifully blended message in Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address to the Texas Legislature's cheerful chamber of lawmakers in … more

2/14/19

President Donald J. Trump arrives for the State of the Union address in the chamber of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.

Infrastructure returns as a bipartisan issue in Washington

President Donald Trump called for a bipartisan effort to pass an infrastructure bill in his latest State of the Union speech. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao echoed the same sentiments … more

By ROBERT KROL, Guest Columnist | 2/14/19

2/13/19

7/11/19

Voters cast their vote in Lexington, S.C., on Jan. 21, 2012. That state recently passed an election security measure that would require voting systems to use backup paper ballots in federal contests.

Ensuring elections 'free from foreign intrusion'

On July 4, Americans of all political stripes joined together to celebrate our nation's independence from overseas monarchs, from foreign influence, from interference in our democracy.It's a reminder … more

By JOHN SARBANES and BRIAN FROSH, Guest Columnists | 7/11/19

A Break from the Political Grind, One Album at a Time

A friend who works in campaigns recently joked that there ought to be a mandatory, two-week respite from any kind of political talk immediately after Election Day.Fighting a bad cold and exhausted … more

By JOHN L MICEK, Guest Columnist | 11/26/18

5/29/19

After Saudi Visit, ‘Freedom’ Just another Word for Home Sweet Home

Like millions of Americans, I often took my incredible freedoms for granted — until I visited Saudi Arabia. For years, I’ve done marketing communications work for technology companies. … more

By TOM PURCELL, Guest Columnist | 10/29/18

U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House en route to Florida, on Friday, March 22, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

The danger of Iran saber-rattling

When President Donald Trump goes after other nations with harsh tweets or statements blistering with bravado, there is often a sense that he's just showing off his favorite diplomatic dance moves. … more

5/28/19

How Many Newsletters Do You Receive?

I read the news today, oh boy. And by "read" I mean skimmed. And by "news" I mean aggregates. And by "today" I mean round-the-clock. And by "oh boy" I mean I'm suffering from email newsletter … more

By PETER FUNT, Guest Columnist | 11/1/18

The CDC recommends that children do not start to get vaccines for measles until they reach at least 12 months of age.

Anti-vaxxers want to expand vaccine exemptions to Texas day cares. We can't let that happen

Baby-boomers and Generation X no doubt recall the days when they had to stay home from school and away from friends when they contracted chicken pox, measles or mumps. For many people, the … more

11/29/18

Thousands of Central American migrants continue their journey toward the U.S. border, reaching the Mexican coastal town of Mapastepec. An estimated 7,200 migrants from Honduras and other countries have pressed on, sleeping on roads, traveling on rafts, going without food and water and facing police and threats from President Trump, who called them a "threat" and vowed to send troops to the border.

Thousands of Migrants Pressing North is Bad for Almost Everyone

As the latest Central American caravan presses North, it grows in size, and as of Monday reached more than 7,000-strong. Whether 700 or 7,000 migrants ever enter the U.S., their presence would be bad … more

By JOE GUZZARDI, Guest Columnist | 10/31/18

Postal workers kept the public safe. Why does the White House want to get rid of them?

During a tense week recently, pipe bombs mailed to former President Barack Obama, actor Robert DeNiro, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, the offices of CNN and at least a dozen other targets dominated the … more

By MARK DIMONDSTEIN, Guest Columnist | 11/29/18

Show us the money, let us see how tax dollars are spent

It’s quite simple, really.We Texans have a right to know how our taxpayer dollars are spent.It’s our money. We, the people, choose our government. Our elected public officials represent us. They … more

By KELLEY SHANNON, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas | 9/13/18

10/31/18

10/28/18

Elected officials should be held to a higher standard

Recently, three Cedar Park City Council members took heat for some of their actions and public comments. The three attended a protest at the Leander Public Library – outside the city they … more

7/11/19

9/12/18

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