Daily Progress, Jacksonville, TX Editorials

Election ground rules

2012-01-25T20:50:01-06:00

Throughout the coming months there will be a series of job fairs across the country — with some people hoping to keep their jobs, while others want to take it away from them.

Not just who we are, but who we aspire to be

2012-01-15T17:00:02-06:00

Rarely in our country's history have non-elected officials had a profound effect on public policy. While rare, it does happen from time to time.

County budget discussion needs to begin soon

2011-12-20T19:37:16-06:00

When county commissioners were forming the current fiscal year's budget this past summer, there was a lot of talk.

Silence from LMC can be deafening

2011-12-10T18:17:23-06:00

Each time there's news about a change at Lon Morris — whether it be the departure of an official or the delay of paychecks — the rumor mill in the area begins to fire up again.

Transparent government a must for JEDCO, city

2011-12-04T11:00:00-06:00

The concept is simple — those who handle public funds should do so in as open and transparent a manner as possible.

Time changes but memories stay the same

2010-12-11T17:10:20-06:00

What do we say in this 21st century that might be correct? To be correct and definitely not damage anyone’s feelings should it be: Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas, a nod of the head or better yet nothing at all? I have noticed all of the above and many times displayed with no emotion at all.

A tragedy at the lake

2010-07-31T16:12:06-05:00

How embarrassing for Jacksonville that every one of the 18 life jackets donated to help keep our kids safe while at the lake are gone.
Those life jackets were placed there to be used on the honor system — use it for the day, then put it back before you leave.

Let’s continue the debate

2010-04-10T15:34:47-05:00

The Cherokee County Conservative Women’s Group is to be applauded for being the first to provide a venue for the two sides of the alcohol election debate to meet and deliver their positions in a public forum.

Census numbers mean dollars for Cherokee County

2010-03-27T00:44:34-05:00

Is it 40 years too late?

2010-03-20T16:32:01-05:00

U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) recently introduced a resolution designating March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. What a great way to show our Vietnam veterans how proud we are of them. It’s about time.
But is it too little, too late?