Opinions

As it is often said, Spring is when all of nature gets back up and fights.

College in Texas, and everywhere, is unaffordable, highly inflated and a joke to students like myself. I’ve always dreamt of college, a career and success. However, the dream is fading with circumstance: student loans are smothering Texans, robbing families and leaving uneducated people to be the norm. Women, poor/ low income families are affected the most. Students struggling to pay for college end up trapped in a mountain of unconstitutional, predatory and immoral never ending debt. An astounding 1in 5 adults have student loans; 4 Million people in Texas alone! Texans owe $141B; what would happen if Texas had to send that money to Washington?? Lawmakers like Chip Roy, Dan Crenshaw, Louie Gohmert and Ted Cruz should join John Cornyn on supporting the return of bankruptcy rights to all borrowers.

Society reserves kindness for those who treat children well. Cities who provide public parks and programs that benefit kids are a haven for families. In fact, city budgets should reflect a heart for its future by planning and supporting facilities and organizations that are pro-kids.

Ennis hosts two-day tournaments every weekend, with teams coming from all over. The first weekend had 77 teams, followed by 61 the next weekend and about 35-40 last week. Admission ($10) is charged, with proceeds benefitting the EBA. Upcoming tournies have 40 to 60 teams.

Dear Editor:

Our hearts are touched by the comfort and compassion expressed by people to the children, families and staff of the Italy ISD. Human tragedy is an experience best responded to with mercy. The justice element is alive in the carnal flesh of mankind, and is best dealt with by the authorities. Our sanity and well-being moves us best when we yield to grace and the acts from a thankful heart.