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Trump’s unkept promises

To the editor: Trump said on Day 1 of his presidency that he would end inflation. Average gas price is $4.00 and much higher several places in the US. Cost of groceries are much higher than when he first took office. His tariffs on imports have increased the prices of everything we buy ...

Does green space water mean anything to Lee County?

To the editor: Writing this with a heavy heart for rural Alva will be no more. One storied rancher in Alva wants to sell his fifth-generation ranch to Forestar, a subsidiary of home builder. D.R. Horton wants permission to turn the 561-acre ranch in the Olga/Alva land into a 737-home ...

Springsteen needs to learn who’s the boss

To the editor: The No King’s protest events throughout America proves how misdirected many people are. They oppose a president destined to be rated in the top 5 of history after just enduring a president who is rated in the bottom 5, more accurately bottom 3. Why do so many people make ...

No Kings protesters need to get over election loss

To the editor: The “No Kings” march represents nothing but defeat, a reality that many find hard to accept. People are just protesting the fact that, in a functioning democracy, the other side can win sometimes. It is rather amusing that the individuals that are backing many of the ...

Add dental care to VA benefits

To the editor: Most Americans assume our veterans receive full medical care through the VA. But there is one glaring exception almost no one talks about: routine dental care. For the overwhelming majority of veterans, cleanings, fillings, and crowns are not covered. A veteran can get a broken ...