Dear Editor: Voters pay little attention to important judicial elections. Appellate judges influence everyday life and the Texas economy. Texas has enjoyed better economic conditions than other states, especially during the Obama economy. Texas is attractive for … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: Some guy in Petrolia is flying a Canadian flag at his house. Does anyone know who it is or why he would do such a thing? John C. Yeager Henrietta … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: I would like to address spectators in our stands at sporting events. It's very sad to see adults screaming from the stands at high school players, and calling them out about their performance. Shame on you! We are there to support not only our team but … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: The 82nd Annual Clay County Pioneer Reunion and Rodeo was a wonderful celebration this year. The rain and cooler temperatures were just what were needed. This Reunion was a complete success from the kickoff on Sunday with the Power in Praise Service … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: I address this to all my rural friends, neighbors and family. This past weekend, my husband and son drove up on people with a Nazi meth lab. They were cooking it right at the entrance to where we live, on a public road and in broad daylight. They slammed … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: Following the gun bill defeat, Obama, exploiting the Sandy Hook tragedy, said, “This was a pretty shameful day for Washington.” That was a great day in Washington. The Constitution was upheld. Obama’s administration cost American lives in Benghazi and … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Henrietta who donated to Goodwill Industries this past Saturday during their citywide garage sale. With your support we were able to fill a 26-foot box truck and a 16-foot box truck to … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: When this big city gal fell in love with her country fella 40 years ago, I didn’t realize I’d fall in love with his small town of Byers, with Clay County and the rural way of life.  But I did.  I fell in love with the people, their sense of community, … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: We have a crisis in the Clay County Commissioners’ Court. Commissioner Gee has requested an agenda item for the meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2013 to demand a refund from Kinneth Sluder of his already paid uniform allowance. The March 11, 2013 … [Read more...]