The failed politics of liberalism

Time will tell, but Texas will become just another failed blue state. High crime, prices will still be high or higher. My deceased wife was from Cuba. She and her family could give everybody a lesson in the failed policies of liberalism and socialism.

They could not understand why so many people are willing to throw away their liberty and freedoms for the bread crumbs and empty store shelves of leftist promises and socialism. Vaya con Dios.

Blair Clifford
Yuma, Arizona

To the citizens of Brewster County:

I join many concerned residents in opposing the proposed data center and power plant planned for North Brewster County.

This project would be located on more than 14,000 acres of beautiful desert landscape and would forever alter the region’s iconic skyline, rugged mountains, and breathtaking views. The natural beauty of Brewster County is one of its greatest treasures, attracting visitors from across Texas and beyond. Once lost, these views and landscapes can never be restored.

The impact extends far beyond aesthetics. The proposed project would place additional demands on our already limited water resources, pollute the air through industrial emissions, and contribute to increasing light pollution that will diminish our world-renowned dark skies. These resources are vital not only to current residents but also to future generations.

We have a responsibility to preserve the unique character and environmental integrity of Brewster County. Short-term economic gains should not come at the expense of the natural beauty, clean air, dark skies, and precious water resources that make this area so special.

I respectfully urge community members and local leaders to oppose this development and protect the land, resources, and quality of life that define Brewster County.

Respectfully,
Marsha Stapel
Alpine

Our state recognizes change. This transformation of our state and the U.S. House is a direct result of voters and votes cast. The outcome is a result of candidates and their campaigns but mostly, again, voters having a voice. 

There was disinformation, propaganda, PAC money, gerrymandering, and voter suppression efforts in Texas. Still, at least this time, the majority of Texans were heard. 

I voted absentee from another country by mail in Presidio County, not an easy or straightforward task. The most helpful support I received came from the Presidio County clerk’s office as well as the county tax office.

I would like to thank those who worked at our voting sites both on November 2 and with early voting. I would like to thank Citlalli Sanchez, Carolina Catano, and Melissa DeRonde at the clerk’s office. This is not the first time they have helped me and my family cast votes not only at this mid-term but for the presidential election in 2024. Thank you for processing our ballot requests and sending those ballots to the Culbertson family, enabling us to vote.  

Thank you Eliana Catano at the tax office for getting us registered to vote in these elections.  

Viva la Tejas
Don Culbertson
Marfa, TX