Texarkana Gazette | Opinion Columns

Calm Down: A mask is a choice. So is acting like an adult In Texas, wearing a face mask to help prevent the spread of coronavirus is pretty much a personal choice — at least when it comes to the legal side. Published May. 25 2020 @ 7:55pm

Memorial Day 2020: Take time to remember those who gave their all Today is Memorial Day. It's the federal holiday set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom on battlefields here at home and across the world. Published May. 24 2020 @ 9:51pm

After the storm: Post-COVID educational choice Regardless of your opinion on the global pandemic of Covid-19, the response duration is winding down and the economy is reopening. Chances are, several years from now the shutdown that lasted several weeks will be an amusing memory and not nearly as impactful as the long-lasting economic effects. Here are some of the numbers: by Michael Pelosi Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:10am

REVIEW | The future is now with the Kia Niro EV As I whipped the all-electric Kia Niro through a series of tight turns, the thought occurred, "If this is the future of the automobile, bring it on." Published May. 23 2020 @ 11:24pm

COLUMN | Sloan and other coaching greats who were denied a title Jerry Sloan, who died Friday at age 78, isn't the only coaching guru lacking a trip to a title. Let's take a look at the 10 best coaches and managers who failed to win a title in America's biggest sports. by Paul Newberry/The Associated Press Published May. 23 2020 @ 1:10am

Expect a fall sports season like no other When sports fully resume, what will it be like? by Earl Gill Published May. 21 2020 @ 10:51pm

Cheering can sway outcome in your team's favor There is a good way to help high school athletes that is easy and free-cheering. by Brian Tyl Published May. 20 2020 @ 10:35pm

The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel It has been over two months since any school extra-curricular activities have been allowed due to COVID-19. by Josh Richert Published May. 19 2020 @ 9:43pm

COLUMN | Texas, Gov. Abbott give boost to student-athletes Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stated during his daily state address that camps and overnight camps can reopen on May 31. by Earl Gill Published May. 19 2020 @ 2:51am

Lexus 540hL: Quality meets capacity | Lexus' top seller has always been good enough; now it's big enough Quiet as the Mojave at twilight, dependable as a Roman aqueduct, the Lexus RX series has been the best-selling luxury SUV in America since its introduction more than two decades ago. Published May. 16 2020 @ 7:47pm

Let players wear the 'retired' numbers I am a sports writer, and I like numbers. by Brian Tyl Published May. 15 2020 @ 10:54pm

Being nice should be part of every phase We are all ready to get back to life as we knew it before COVID-19, to say the very least. My hope is we won't. by Josh Richert Published May. 14 2020 @ 8:40pm

It's too soon to be holding mass sports events Missouri opened up the youth diamonds this past weekend for a two-day, 40-team baseball tournament. The tournament was one of the few mass sports events held during the coronavirus pandemic. by Brian Tyl Published May. 13 2020 @ 11:09pm

Every sportswriter has their own Top 10 In sports, we love our Top 10. ESPN even dedicated a portion of its nightly sportscast to the top 10 plays of the day - you know back when sports were being played daily. by Josh Richert Published May. 12 2020 @ 10:23pm

Children can learn a lot in the kitchen Kids and cooking go hand in hand; it's like creating their own edible craft project. It's not only fun but helps children develop self-esteem and can turn those picky eaters into new adventurers. What better time to let them explore in the kitchen than now while many parents are still working from home. by Carla Due Published May. 12 2020 @ 4:08pm