American flag always is displayed to its right
I'd like to make a point about flag etiquette, as regards a letter (Eagle, June 27) expressing concern about Texas A&M's supposed inability to properly display Old Glory. The writer stated, "It' ... full story
Celebrating the real idea of Independence Day
At one time, July 4 was not simply known or referred to as "the fourth of July." At one time this date meant more than simply beer, barbecue and fireworks. And at one time, however long ago, July 4 w ... full story
Traditions an example of corporate ingratitude
It was shocking enough to see the banking executives accepting government bailouts and then collecting huge performance bonuses, but we have our own version of corporate ingratitude right here in Br ... full story
There's no reason to limit the number of animals
The last time I checked this was America, and I thought I was free to keep, in sanitary and healthy conditions, as many pets as I can properly care for.
Clearly the person who suggested ... full story
Obama should lead the U.S.
I watched part of President Barack Obama's June 23 press conference. He is still campaigning, talking about how smart Chile was for saving its surplus during the years of high copper prices, whereas we spent our su ... full story
McKinney should think on Shakespeare quote
Near the end of his address to the Faculty Senate on Monday, A&M Chancellor Mike McKinney quoted from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's The Tempest ("what's past is prologue").
He seems, how ... full story
A&M regents would do well to heed Bowen
As the spouse of a faculty member at Texas A&M University, I'm familiar with the university culture. Like many people, I, too, am dismayed with the actions of the Board of Regents and the chancellor wh ... full story
'Old' Aggies wouldn't tolerate racist talk
E. Lisako J. McKyer (Eagle, June 22) said racist and sexist comments are what she would expect from the "old" A&M. Just what does she mean?
I graduated from A&M more than 50 years ago and man ... full story
Changed Weingarten Realty sign is offensive
I am writing to express my utter disgust at the recent defacement of the Weingarten Realty signs along Rock Prairie Road. I am a resident of Woodcreek and drive by the property it owns on Rock Prairie ... full story
The bigger issue: Where is Texas A&M heading?
The Murano mess obscures a bigger issue: Where is Texas A&M heading? The official direction is described by Vision 2020, an official university road map produced with the goal of being a ... full story
Several statements have been printed in The Eagle recently, either in letters to the editor or in opinion columns, which state that no qualified, competent person will seek or accept the presidency of Texas A&M because of the controversy surround ... full story
Increase in A&M faculty misstated by chairman
There was an important error in a column by Morris Foster, chairman of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents (Eagle, June 18). The goal of the Faculty Reinvestment Plan initiat ... full story
Red-light cameras will increase insurance bills
I am very disappointed with our College Station mayor and city council in their continuing campaign to raise revenues. Last year, they tripled our water rates. This year, we are burdened with a re ... full story
Red-light cameras will increase insurance bills
I am very disappointed with our College Station mayor and city council in their continuing campaign to raise revenues. Last year, they tripled our water rates. This year, we are burdened with ... full story
Hagler's column shows A&M worth the effort
Thank you, Jon Hagler (Eagle, June 15), for your commitment to Texas A&M, for your faith in our potential, and for understanding that great universities require great leaders.
Because of the ... full story
A&M facts to remember
Like many others, I have a strong loyalty to Texas A&M University. There are some recent facts, however, which cause me concern.
In the fall of 2007, the A&M Regents and chancellor were given a list of three ... full story
A&M trash talk isn't funny
I just got wind of all this trash talking in the media. Lawdy, what a mess.
Please, everyone involved, show some class and respect for each other's office, our great university and the students. Back off and coo ... full story
Red-light cameras will increase insurance bills
I am very disappointed with our College Station mayor and city council in their continuing campaign to raise revenues. Last year, they tripled our water rates. This year, we are burdened with ... full story
Was the city aware trees to be cut?
I find it difficult to drive these days by the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Texas 6. The destruction of all the trees shows that neighborhood residents were correct when we felt the Weingarten Re ... full story
You should always praise and support our armed services.
I have a little brother, PFC Case J. Byrd, 23, serving in the 233rd Infantry Transportation Company, currently in Iraq. He didn't have to join the armed services, leave his wife and family ... full story
A&M imbroglio smacks of nothing but politics
Does anyone, other than myself, think this whole chancellor-president merger at Texas A&M reeks of nothing but politics? It seems to play out as follows:
Gov. Rick Perry is hedging his bets ... full story
A breath of fresh air where it is needed most
Please consider voting for Katy-Marie Lyles in the College Station City Council runoff election. She is a bright young woman who listens thoughtfully and is a natural consensus builder.
Katy repre ... full story
A demonstrated leader of accomplishment
Lynn McIlhaney, candidate for College Station City Council, Place 4, in Saturday's runoff election, is a servant leader with a demonstrated portfolio of competencies and accomplishments that are vital for ... full story
I am asking you to join me in electing Katy-Marie Lyles in Saturday's College Station City Council runoff election. Not only is she one of my closest friends, she is also someone whom I know would be better for the job at hand.
In the time we ... full story
Angry at the destroyed Rock Prairie Road trees
I had read, and was quite angry, about what Weingarten Realty did to the property at Rock Prairie Road and Texas 6, but that anger paled in comparison to how I felt when I actually saw the wast ... full story
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