Editorials, J.R. Tidwell, J.R. Tidwell
What happened to the Texas Longhorns? It seems like only yesterday they had at least a shot at winning the National Championship every season.
J.R. Tidwell
Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
by J.R. Tidwell
December 28, 2011
I did it again. I procrastinated and waited way too long to purchase Christmas gifts for everyone on my list. I went back to my mom’s house over the h...
Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
by J.R. Tidwell
December 21, 2011
I recently moved into my first place. It’s only a one-bedroom apartment, but it serves my needs. It’s a strange feeling being out on my own for the fi...
Columnists, Editorials, High School Sports
by J.R. Tidwell
December 17, 2011
Let me tell you, Thursday — especially Thursday night — was one wild ride for me. I came into work early that morning as usual. I put in several decen...
Columnists, EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials
by J.R. Tidwell
December 14, 2011
I am not a big fan of censorship in most forms. The need exists to keep young, impressionable minds away from the filthier examples of man’s dialect, ...
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