Freedom Politics: Where's the Silver Lining?
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- ANDY COMER: Is Michael Jackson the most famous person not named Jesus?
- A January 27, 2009, column in Vanity Fair by Dee Dee Myers proclaims that U.S. President Barack Obama is the "most famous living person in the history of the world." Written at perhaps the absolute peak of Obama's popularity, just after his inauguration,... Full story
- So much to celebrate
- Fourth of July gives us so much to celebrate. With fireworks and much hoopla we celebrate the founding of a democracy that protects our freedom. Yet we so often take for granted and forget to cherish the freedom that the founding fathers and so many... Full story
- Setting good example always a good idea
- How do we help our children choose role models that won't let them down? There are no super heroes in this world and role models are humans, and all humans at some point in their lives make mistakes. Some people, however, make major mistakes that ruin... Full story
- ANDY COMER: Being lazy is how Valley shoppers roll
- You can learn a lot from Lincoln Logs. As a little boy, I would cover the family room with wooden forts built just for G.I. Joe. My parents would never let me leave the Lincoln Logs lying on the floor overnight — someone could trip on them... Full story
- Seeing life with child lenses
- When my daughter was in kindergarten, she kissed her classmate on the top of his head. When I asked her why she had done this, she said, "I just felt like giving love to my friend." My 7-year old niece gives the best hugs in the world. She holds you... Full story
- ANDY COMER: Ur so gay. So what?
- I could usually care less about most things having to do with popular culture — unless it has something to do with my future wife, pop star Katy Perry, that is. I don't own an iPod, I don't watch Grey's Anatomy and I can't tell the difference between... Full story
- Drought wreaking havoc on crops
- WESLACO - This year's crop of cotton, corn and grain sorghum in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is shaping up to be a repeat of the drought disaster of 2006, according to an expert with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. "So far, it's looking bad and... Full story
- Rip tides are potential danger at local beaches
- My co-worker loves the water and loves his sons even more. So when they enjoyed a day at the beach when the boys were young, they would have to wear life jackets. "Dad, lifejackets don't look cool," they would complain. "You're not wearing them to look... Full story
- Event to plug homeowner conservation
- WESLACO - As summer approaches, it's important to know how to conserve water and electricity to keep utility bills down, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent in South Texas. "Lots of Texans are struggling to pay their utility bills,... Full story
- Homeowner conservation event slated for Saturday in Weslaco
- WESLACO — As summer approaches, it's important to know how to conserve water and electricity to keep utility bills down, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent in South Texas. "Lots of Texans are struggling to pay their utility bills,... Full story
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