Columns

No such thing as 'clean coal'
Public Citizen, a national consumer and environmental group, responds to County Judge Nate McDonald.
February 25, 2010 - Tom "Smitty" Smith

Farmers clarify rice industry's position
Matagorda County Water Committee (MCWC) wants to clarify the position of the local rice industry toward industrial development in the county.
February 17, 2010 - Matagorda County Water Committee

'Hair fight' a lifelong struggle
When I was seven years old my hair started to curl. Well, "curl" is actually an understatement  it started to rebel.
February 17, 2010 - By Amanda Heard

Judge answers rice farmers
McDonald says he's "disappointed that rice farmers have partnered with Public Citizen to oppose industrial development in Matagorda County."
February 10, 2010 - by Nate McDonald

Addicted to substitutes
My name is Amanda, and Im a substitute addict.
February 10, 2010 - By Amanda Heard

Mayor, judge stress STP need to SA mayor
Bay City Mayor Richard Knapik and Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald were off early Friday morning to San Antonio.
February 08, 2010 - By Mike Reddell

Strong community support asset for Units 3, 4
For nearly three decades, the South Texas Project has been a part of the local community.
February 04, 2010 - By Ed Halpin

Rain no foil to those who toil in politics
It's mostly rainy, often cold and the sun isn't making many appearances nowadays.
January 18, 2010 - By Mike Reddell

San Antonio CPS, SAWS lawsuits have tie
Matagorda County is tied to a pair of billion-dollar-plus lawsuits filed by the City of San Antonios two utilities.
January 11, 2010 - By Mike Reddell

New year's resolutions never leave launch pad
A new year and a new decade - that turning point should inspire some bold resolution that I'll break by mid-year.
December 30, 2009 - By Mike Reddell

Winter blast a contrast to hot, dry June
Someone who has lived in colder climes will call the current conditions short-sleeve weather.
December 07, 2009 - By Mike Reddell

Search for scent ends in roadside blues
Heather, Amanda and I were hot on the trail of a fertilizer spreader Thursday afternoon.
November 08, 2009 - By Shelly Gormey

Vote delay could have bright side
San Antonio City Council put off a vote Thursday on financing the city's share in the STP's proposed units 3&4 until January.
November 01, 2009 - By Mike Reddell

Anxious times for rice farmers
There was an undertone of concern at this year's salute to agriculture luncheon Thursday.
October 18, 2009 - By Mike Reddell

Texans defense lets fans down again
Houston's defense was definitely a no show during Sunday's game at Reliant Stadium against Jacksonville.
September 30, 2009 - By Mike Konvicka