Opinion

The State of Texas has often been referred to as not just a state, but also a state of mind. Texas is an idea. I am proud of our beautiful state. I am proud of its people, its culture, and its imprint on our character. We strive to protect one another, and work toward a prosperous future in every endeavor. It is important now more than ever that we embody these characteristics. In the time of a global pandemic, we should be doing everything in our power to protect each other.

The U.S. has been moving towards totalitarianism for a while. Biden’s handlers are trying to complete the job. This will only stop if Americans unite, remember who we are, and defend our nation. A president has no authority to order his fellow citizens injected. Biden has no authority to “get [elected officials] out of the way.” I don’t care what party you belong too, his speech last week should freeze your blood.

I have announced my retirement from the Big Bend Ranch Rodeo Committee once this year’s event is completely wrapped up. You must know that my time on the Ranch Rodeo Committee has been a true highlight in my life, and I have loved my entire experience with this organization. I love and respect these folks and their dedication to the ranching way of life, and to continually work to produce a first class rodeo.

Attention parents: Did you show livestock as a kid? Has your kid benefitted from the Big Bend Livestock Show? We are asking for your help. Big Bend Livestock show is a great weekend in January, but it is also a year round volunteer board run by those in our community. As with any volunteer-based program, it takes a lot of people and time to run an organization smoothly. Last year alone we had roughly 80 kids through our sale, and gave back $275,000 to the kids.

Joe Biden says 80 million Americans unvaccinated for COVID, with no exceptions for natural immunity or any other good reason, are irresponsible and threaten the vaccinated, yet he makes exceptions for Congress, federal judges and their staffs, postal workers, and illegitimate migrants from around the world. Was his vaccine mandate a Freudian slip about the true worth of COVID vaccines, or was it just an intended insult to the Americans who won’t bow down to his dictatorial Democrat regime?

Monday Night Football is back. The Raiders and the Ravens. What a game! In the first installment of this three part series, I will provide some insight into the male psyche. Next month I will do my best to look into the female psyche. In the third contribution, I will merge the two together, and have some semblance of how men and women can coexist and, better yet, how we as a community, can gel into one delicious, flavorful caldo, just in time for fall.

Many avid hunters are already planning for deer season, which begins Oct. 2 for bowhunters and Nov. 7 for general firearms season. Landowners who participate in special management programs within Texas Parks and Wildlife Department can begin harvesting deer Oct. 2 with a firearm, as well.

It appears since the new city council and the new city manager were installed, there have been a handful of critics saying the new officials are failing in operating the city. There was a recall effort on myself and Councilman Martin Sandate that failed. To this date those who signed the recall petition have not once asked us for our side of what we’re being accused of. There are two sides to every story.

This week Texans, Americans, and all those who love freedom throughout the world will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Already we are bombarded with remembrances, the replay of minute-by-minute telecasts from that day, and the more scientific analysis of what happened to explain the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center towers.

Medical fitness Masking is for raccoons and bank robbers, not children. Let’s talk fitness.