Letters to the Editor

Grayson County not being good stewards of former air base

I grew up in Sherman during the '60s and '70s. During those years Perrin Field was an active Air Force base. I was able to go there many times and enjoy things on the base.

Since it was given to Grayson County the condition of many remaining bui ...

Why not Presidents Day?

I read recently in the Herald Democrat that the Sherman Independent School District voted and approved a Presidents Day holiday for our school district. How sad and unpatriotic that this was even up for a vote.

As new residents of Sherman, we we ...

Many hands lighten the tax load

I read with interest in the Feb. 2 edition of the newspaper about the bond election. Has anyone stopped to consider what this is doing to the local property owners? If you keep hiking up property taxes, especially in today's economy, it isn't going t ...

Texas should lead U.S. in alternative energy

Can Texas lead the nation in solar power?

As the New Year begins, one opportunity stands out beyond all the rest -- solar energy. Texas is blessed with plentiful free solar energy and it's high time we take advantage of it.

Innovation and g ...

Supreme Court wrong to change campaign spending

The recent Supreme Court decision that allows corporations to spend as much money as possible to influence political elections is a TERRIBLE ruling! The premise upon which the ruling is founded is an abuse and misuse of the purpose of the Bill of Rig ...

Landlords should check renters' backgrounds

I would like to send a plea to all homeowners who rent out their homes. Please take time to use all resources available to check out potential renters. It will benefit everyone in the long run.

I own my home in a residential area that has rent h ...

Politicans should take heed

Where does the strength to deal with long, stressful situations come from? I have decided it must come from lessons found in the Bible and taught by our parents during our formative years.

Helping someone you love while they suffer from a devast ...

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