Columns and Opinions

Letters to the Editor

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Dear Editor, The Cuero Chamber of Commerce presented their Cuero Chamber of Commerce Annual Social and Awards Banquet on March 7 at The Venue on Church Street and it was an incredible evening of recognition, networking, and fun! The theme for the evening was “A Night on the Red Carpet” and celebrated our vibrant Cuero business community. Special thanks to Chamber Board Members JonEric Rodriguez and Emily Weatherly for serving as emcees for the evening.

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines

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Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires.

NEWS-VIEW NORDHEIM

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GOD first,,,Heavenly Father, we look around and see so many wonders as spring is getting near and nearer. New life is all around us and the dred of winter slowly subsides. We thank You for all the beautiful flowers all around us. It gives us new strength. We thank You for all that You provide as we Pray in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins.. Amen.

Record Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor The family of Jerry Dreyer would like to thank the Cuero EMS and Cuero Regional Hospital for their quick response and compassion. The Cuero Fire Department for volunteering their time, and the use of the firetrucks to escort the funeral procession, thank you.

Early voting ends Friday

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Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S. representatives, all 150 Texas House representatives, and down to local races for district attorney, sheriff and other positions.

NEWS-VIEW NORDHEIM

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GOD first...Heavenly Father, we are thankful for all we have and the many blessings we keep getting through Your Amazing Grace. The support of the many people around us and the sharing of love is always given in true concern to those who are grateful for all the things shared. Lord, when we see others that need this kind of support, be with us in our attempts to give the kind of love and concern first given to each of us through Your Grace. We ask in the name of our Jesus Christ. Amen.

Pitch made for new power plants

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Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joined with the world’s largest investment firm to pitch investors on building natural gas power plants in Texas at a summit held last week in Houston.

Letter to the Editor

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To the Editor: I am not a political person; I rarely engage in debates about the differences of what People of the United States believe it is making America stronger. But I do believe everyone, no matter which political party a person belongs to or what their individual priorities are, everyone in America wants to see a strong, safe, free America.

TEA annual report just released

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The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011. However, state funding has only risen slightly in the past decade, while local funding has increased substantially.