Here’s an article that I wrote regarding Texas’ Top 10% rule which appears in Sunday Morning’s Paris News. Is the diversity achieved by the top 10 percent rule in Texas Higher Education really that diverse? That’s one of many questions I’ve been asking myself as I ponder whether or not...
When I look at all of the wonderful and prophetic pastors – Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Dr. Denny Davis, the late great Dr. C.A.W. Clark- that came out of the Bishop College fold, I’ve often wondered how in the world a place with such a tradition could have ever...
Join Honorable Tennell Atkins & Honorable Vonciel Hill & Dallas Quick Response In Affordable Auto Insurance Project It’s 2009 Dallas Law- All vehicles on the road must have auto insurance proof!! *Do you need Automobile Insurance? *Do you need to change your auto insurance plan? *Please don’t drive without auto...
I get a kick out of Bob and Dan -noonday hosts on Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket- referring to Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo as a “Jedi.” They’re obviously comparing Romo to characters in Star Wars mythology with extraordinary powers, super abilities, and keen senses. There’s no doubt that Romo...
Here’s an article that I wrote for the Paris News -my hometown paper- that appeared in last Friday’s paper. Thanks to Mary Madewell for the opportunity. The 2008 Presidential Election has forced Americans to examine race in a way that we haven’t in years. But in my estimation, the uncomfortable...
Here is an article that I wrote that appears in Sunday’s Dallas Morning News Opinion section (Points). Thanks to Nicole Stockdale for the opportunity. On a sunny and mild afternoon – a day that would have been great for football – the city of Dallas and Mayor Tom Leppert unveiled...
I received an email tonight with some important information for voters. Apparently it is unlawful in the State of Texas to wear “campaign materials” i.e. buttons and t-shirts inside the polling place. The source of the e-mail said they contacted the Texas Election Board and confirmed that this was true....
The folks I’m talking to in Houston say conditions are still tough. FEMA has trucks with ice and supplies, but residents don’t know where to go to get them. Officials are asking residents to boil their water before drinking, but it’s hard to do with no electricity. Cellphone batteries are...
Here’s an interview I conducted with Aaron Paz of El Paso about a petition he’s circulating to get Hillary Clinton on the Obama ticket as V.P.
I know that the lines that divide Democrats and Republicans are strong. But how can anyone explain their vote against honoring the late great Barbara Jordan? But that’s exactly what State Representative John Davis (R-Clear Lake) and his counterparts did during the 79th Session of the Texas Legislature in 2005....
