Dr. William F. Pepper, Esq. died the day before the Solar Eclipse on April 7, 2024 at the age of 86. We also lost the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. The two were very good...
Opinion: Misguided Energy Policy Could Sink America’s Manufacturing Renaissance
An extraordinary but little noticed economic phenomenon is occurring across the United States today. Electricity demand—which has been relatively stable for more than a decade—is suddenly surging....
Opinion: The State of Safety in Dallas? Unpardonable
The population of Dallas has devolved from largely responsible individuals to those who are downright uncivilized, and many have further disintegrated into those who are just plain violent. Take,...
By Mike Stapell | Jan 13, 2024
Opinion: Please Help, God Bless: Solving the Homeless Problem
In almost every area of this city, there is a person at a stop light holding a “please help” sign. We often worry about what will be done with the money we give, such as will it be used to buy drugs...
By Bob Sweeney | Jan 12, 2024
Liberty Report: Texas Public Education Is Not a Political Football
For reflective Americans, the end of the year is a time for assessment. It’s a period when our accounts, personal and public, are due. For one group in particular—the American professional...
Opinion: How CFPB’s Proposed Rule Endangers Texas Business Credit and Prosperity
What seems like a good idea in the halls of a Washington, D.C. government bureaucracy doesn’t always translate well in the real world or the private sector. The latest example comes from the...
By Glenn Hamer | Jan 2, 2024
Opinion: Bigots Are Pathetic Losers!
As we witness what appears to be another attempt to exterminate Jews, one has to ask the question: “What makes Jews so hated?” The answer probably is that many people, especially those with a poor...
By Bob Weir | Dec 30, 2023
Opinion: Resume the ERC on Behalf of DFW Small Businesses
There’s no question Texas is a leader in business. Our state boasts the 8th largest economy worldwide, leads the nation in annual job growth, and was recently named the Top Business Climate in...
Opinion: It’s Back to the Drawing Board on Abortion
There is one issue that has seemingly transcended all the standard rules of politics in 2023 and has forced both parties to reframe their approach to campaigning and elections: Abortion. While...
Opinion: Collin County Deserves Better Leadership
Collin County faces an exciting election season after multiple mediocre Texas legislative sessions this year. In addition to the main legislative session in the spring, Governor Abbott called for...
Opinion: Fight Fair in the Battle Over Sex Education in FWISD
Fort Worth ISD administrators, teachers, parents, and community members are heading back into the ring to battle over sex education curriculum. Before things get out of hand, we would do well to...
Opinion: TEE Is a True Disruptor and Here To Stay
Within the last few weeks, something big has happened: two public independent school districts in Texas have begun the journey to separate from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and...
By John Petree | Nov 27, 2023
Opinion: Thanksgiving – A Uniquely American Tradition
As we prepare for the annual Thanksgiving feast with family and friends, let’s keep in mind how fortunate we are to live in such a bountiful country. Even those considered poor will have access to...
By Bob Weir | Nov 23, 2023
Opinion: The Importance of Microcaptive Insurance
I speak with small business owners and entrepreneurs on a daily basis. While they come from a variety of industries, there is one constant refrain: What else should we do to manage our risk? There...
By Jeff Nash | Nov 20, 2023
Liberty Report: Decoding Deception: The Texas Ballot and the $13.8 Billion Question
It takes roughly five minutes to cast your vote here in Texas. Less time than waiting in line for a cup of coffee. This is how fast it will take us, the Texas voters, to decide whether we support or...
Opinion: Noticeably Absent
After founding and running the Metroplex Civic & Business Association (MCBA) for the past three years, I agree with this Wall Street Journal Opinion (WSJ) piece that America’s businesses have...
Opinion: From Hitler to Hamas: A Genealogy of Evil
The word Hamas has been all over the media. Protesters everywhere have declared their support of the murderous terrorists, denying the truth of the photos that Hamas themselves have posted. Hamas...
Opinion: The House Is Broken, Thank Donald Trump
In the wake of the constant war to find a new Speaker of the House, one thing has been made clear: the Republican Party is in trouble. Once lauded as the Party that always got its voting members in...
Opinion: Texans Shouldn’t Trust Feds To keep Internet Open
Last month, Texas won the most recent round in its antitrust lawsuit against Google when the federal courts refused to pause a decision to return the lawsuit to Texas. This may bring more action in...
By Bill Peacock | Oct 26, 2023
Opinion: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, when we collectively deal with a pervasive difficulty that continues to afflict our society. Domestic violence influences people of all backgrounds...
Opinion: China Cyber Threats to Texas Should Be Wake Up Call
In recent years, the relentless onslaught of foreign state-sponsored hacking campaigns has thrown the global landscape of cyber warfare into turmoil, specifically jeopardizing America’s national...