Last week, Lamar Consolidated ISD launched its Seamless Summer Meal Program, and as a member of this community, I am grateful for it. Read more
Columnists
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says that the city’s specialized high schools have a diversity problem. Read more
It seems every Democratic candidate is offering students a break on their student loan debt, or in some cases offering free college tuition. Read more
So: where does the Texas Legislature go from here, after closing out a session that was pretty widely considered a bipartisan success? Read more
As an LGBTQ ally, I am a work in progress. I don’t know firsthand what it’s like to be rejected or marginalized — even by family and friends — because of who I am, so Pride Month is a time for introspection. Read more
With Father’s Day on Sunday, it’s impossible not to get autobiographical and nostalgic this week. Read more
Herald Editorials
President Donald Trump’s latest anointment of an acting head of a major federal agency has prompted muttering, but no more than that, from Republican senators whose job description includes confirming top administration aides.
It’s not safe to swim in the Brazos River that winds through Fort Bend County.
Despite pushback from U.S. business, Mexico and Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump doubled down Friday on his threat to slap a 5% tariff on Mexican imports unless America’s southern neighbor cracks down on Central American migrants trying to cross the U.S. border.
Outside View
Letters to the Editor
I write this letter to refute Ruben Navarrette Jr.’s idea that invasion means violence (Editorial Page, Wednesday, May 29, 2019).
Mayor William “Bill” Benton has always done his best for what benefits us citizens of Rosenberg. He did it as a councilman and now as mayor. I have always voted for him and will continue to do so because he does the best he can do for all of us citizens of Rosenberg.
Rosenberg city councilman Isaac Davila’s first letter didn’t bother me, but after the second, I’d like to share my opinion. I was involved in city government a long time.
When I moved to Rosenberg 30 years ago, it was a wonderful, quiet town.
Councilor Isaac Davila’s recent letter and his bizarre labeling of Fort Bend Pets Alive! as a “radical” and “harassing” group is not only a sad bullying tactic, it is an outrageous and misleading lie.
I have written many letters to the Fort Bend Herald and complained and/or criticized when I did not approve of our local elected officials’ response or lack of on any number of topics.
