Compassion helps others through tragedy
More than 50 inches of rain — more than 11 trillion gallons of water — has fallen over Texas in the past few days as Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey wreaked havoc on communities throughout the state.
View ArticleRuling favors judge
For most of his career, Victor Miller has been fighting for one cause or another.
View ArticleNew city attorney disappointing choice
We here at the Boulder City Review are extremely disappointed in the city’s selection of Steve Morris as the new city attorney.
View ArticleAll in a day’s work
The past few days have shown the important roles that newspapers continue to play in our society, particularly for the local communities they serve.
View ArticleCompromise, like marble cake, can make life better
Compromise. Simply put, compromise is the art of coming to an agreement or settlement in a dispute with each side making concessions.
View ArticleTime brings steps in right direction
It’s been said that time flies when you’re having fun. I’ve also heard that time passes much more quickly the older you get.
View ArticleReasons to be thankful plentiful
Since our paper comes out each Thursday and Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of the month, it seems natural to take this opportunity to give thanks for all the blessings that have come my way...
View ArticleSample sights, sounds, tastes of holidays
Now that you have enjoyed your Thanksgiving dinner, shopped all the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales, and polished off the leftovers, it’s time to let the holiday...
View ArticleSanta’s arrival heralds magical time
I have come to the conclusion that there truly is something magical about Santa’s red suit. It can turn back time.
View ArticleFeminism dominates 2017
Earlier this week, Merriam-Webster, a leading authority on language, declared “feminism” as 2017’s word of the year.
View Article‘Twas the baking before Christmas
Last year, many readers commented how much they enjoyed my column about holiday baking and requested that I make this an annual tradition. With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, here it is:
View ArticleChange marks past year
As I look back at the past 361 days, there is one thing throughout 2017 that has been constant: change.
View ArticleNo parade passes us by
The start of a new year is always a big deal for me. But it’s not the fireworks or parties that I look forward to as one year melds into another.
View ArticleIdeas, like snowflakes, must multiply to be effective
I have a confession, though I admit it won’t surprise too many people.
View ArticleGet informed before casting ballot
By now it should come as no surprise to anyone that an election is just around the corner.
View ArticleAfter 67 years, missing Army private reunited with family
The emotion in her voice was palpable. After 67 years, her great-uncle, Manuel M. Quintana, was coming home.
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