Rockwall Herald-Banner (Texas) Opinion

Now we get to blow stuff up too!!!

2010-07-30T15:26:09-05:00

You will remember that a few weeks ago I wrote to you all about the upcoming outdoor concert that was being planned by MusicFest (which I have joined, just so I’m being straightforward and all).

A running question in my mind: ‘Do I really want to do this?’

2010-07-28T07:27:31-05:00

Now that I’ve stepped up my training because of some pretty serious running goals, I’m constantly asking myself questions.
When I’m putting on my running gear about 6:30 five mornings a week, I ask myself, “Do I really want to do this?”

Scents and Sensibility: When evidence doesn’t pass the smell test (Part III)

2010-07-26T07:26:16-05:00

In the previous installments in this series, we examined the controversial use of so-called “dog-scent lineups” in Texas, and how they’ve resulted in the wrongful accusation and jailing of innocent people.

My opinion is running low on energy

2010-07-23T16:25:10-05:00

Did you hear about the news from China?
Well, we’ve got a new oil leak. Or, I should say they have a new oil leak. But come to think of it, if they can’t clean it all up it will eventually drift over to us.

My restaurant recommendation? Don’t ask

2010-07-22T07:08:10-05:00

Wife Becky and I have decided that if we find a restaurant that suits our tastes, we’re not telling anyone.

‘Federal preemption – but only when it suits us’

2010-07-20T07:06:35-05:00

As expected, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent enforcement of Arizona’s new immigration law, S.B. 1070.

A bad day in my hometown

2010-07-16T19:05:09-05:00

Wednesday was a bad day in my hometown, there’s really no other way around it.

Getting fired up over midnight fireworks disturbance

2010-07-13T07:10:02-05:00

I’m so happy I slept through the neighborhood fireworks extravaganza on July 4 and 5.
For the record, I’m not talking about two different fireworks events. I’m talking about one that started late Sunday night and continued unreported to Royse City police — I guess — until after midnight.

‘The return of the Justie Awards’

2010-07-09T12:08:59-05:00

Over the years, I’ve said that some of what goes on in the legal realm is so bizarre that it merits its own recognition – sort of an Academy Awards for the civil and criminal justice systems if you will. So, instead of the Emmys, the Grammys, or the Oscars, we present the Justies. And despite the fact that we’re only halfway through the year, there are already some worthy contenders.

The seasons just keep on changing

2010-07-08T07:12:33-05:00

My wife received a brochure in the mail recently that reminded me of the changing seasons — but not spring, summer, fall and winter.
I’m talking about the seasons of life.