[an error occurred while processing this directive] 09/07/2008

Editorial: Clear the air in death case
The inquiry should be complete and conclusive on whether the trial judge and the district attorney who prosecuted the case having a secret affair when Charles Dean Hood was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 1990.

Editorial: Legislature can't avoid school funding
Texas' struggle to fund its schools is like the cousin who keeps showing up for the family reunions with the same old tales told every two years or so. Except legislators can't avoid this by saying, "Oops, gotta run, pal."

Editorial: Waiting for Cowboys' big one
If the biggest mistake in sports is to dwell on the past, the second biggest is to pretend it never happened. This should remind you that your Dallas Cowboys begin another long march today in Cleveland. Is one playoff victory so much to ask?

09/06/2008

Editorial: Hits and Misses
Thoughtful commentary disguised as snap judgments: More progress in Iraq; DA learns from sheriff's ham-fistedness; and Fort Worth smells a rat.

Editorial: Welcome mat for foreign tourists
With travel to the United States on the decline, Congress needs to advance a bill that could boost international tourism and business travel and inject billions in foreign dollars back into our economy, without costing taxpayers a dime.

09/05/2008

Editorial: McCain, Palin make it a race
In the most important speech of his career, John McCain returned to his favorite themes, the ones most true to himself: honor, duty and sacrifice for a cause greater than oneself. He always has thought himself more statesman than partisan, and that was the man he showed us last night.

Editorial: House calls could help with DISD's dropout problem
It's Sept. 5. Do you know where your children are? Operation Comeback is an aggressive approach to rein in Dallas' dropout rates. And it's further evidence that the city and DISD can be effective partners in bolstering schools.

09/04/2008

Editorial: John McCain, as himself
When John McCain takes the stage tonight, he must trust the reformist, maverick instincts that got him to this point and, importantly, inspire Americans – starting with the party faithful. His task is framing his story not just as an alternative but as the superior direction.

Editorial: Keep legal drinking age at 21
It's not just age but maturity that defines adulthood. And there's a far greater assurance that 21-year-olds are closer to the level of mature responsibility – including the ability to restrain impulsive behavior – that must be required of people who drink.

Editorial: Justice for Ashley Estell's legacy
Ultimately, the case against Michael Blair unraveled. Ashley Estell's story lives on. This innocent girl's brief life sparked a perpetual commitment to justice. Her very name is shorthand for a series of laws that have made children safer in the 15 years since her death.

09/03/2008

Editorial: Palin takes the big stage
If Sarah Palin delivers an eye-popping speech to delegates – and, more importantly, to swing-state voters – she quiets the scuttlebutt. If she falls short, she risks creating an avalanche of doubt about her candidacy, not to mention John McCain's judgment.

Editorial: This time, New Orleans drew an inside straight
Better preparation helped the Crescent City survive Hurricane Gustav, which failed to meet advance billing as the "mother of all storms." Now, back to work on those levees. Good fortune may not be enough for the next storm.

Editorial: We recommend Ames for tax assessor-collector
David Childs, a 20-year incumbent, couldn't tell us his office's collection rate or provide a satisfactory answer about the computer glitch debacle, when thousands of taxpayers were overcharged but not informed for two years. That's why we recommend voters pick Democratic challenger John Ames.

09/02/2008

Editorial: We recommend Adams, Lewis, Creuzot in Criminal District Court
Democrat Don Adams has been an effective and fair judge in this court; even his Republican opponent agrees. ... Gracie Lewis earns our nod based on 13 years of juvenile bench experience and passion for the law ... John Creuzot has earned a national reputation as an innovator who brings an approach that is both fair and creative to the courtroom.

Editorial: Republicans lag among Latinos
John McCain can hardly afford a huge drop-off among Latino voters. That this dramatic decline appears wrapped up in the immigration debate makes it an ironic, unfair blow.

09/01/2008

Editorial: 10 'drops in the bucket'
Most southern Dallas residents can rattle off a list of assorted problems that make their neighborhoods a little less livable. Big changes are needed to offset decades of neglect, but we're also advocating for small improvements. Today, we update 10 drops in the bucket.

08/31/2008

Editorial: The Republicans' challenges
John McCain has several things working against him, and Republicans need to tackle them this week in St. Paul, Minn. Part of the problem is his inability to present a compelling narrative about where he wants to take America and how his life story uniquely qualifies him to lead the nation.

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