Columns/Opinions

Looking forward to meeting the community

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

I’m excited to join the Cordell Beacon as their new reporter, and while I have yet to get acquainted with the people of Cordell, I thought now would be a good time for you to get to know me.

Oklahoma House of Representatives chamber.

House Republicans send letter regarding foreign land investment investigations

News Staff

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

A group of Oklahoma House Republicans, led by Rep.

Spring cleaning can include decluttering our minds

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The sunshine, spring flowers, budding trees, and beautiful weather reminds us that spring is an exciting season of growth and fresh possibilities. Opportunity seems to abound. Many choose this season to do their spring cleaning. This cleaning process allows us to start fresh.

Guess Where?

News Staff

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken in Burns Flat. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832-3333.

Let's end cycle of racism by remembering, reckoning

Joe Dorman Guest Column

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

This week, I want to write about some of the great ideas for children being considered by Oklahoma’s representatives and senators. The job of a lawmaker is often tough; fortunately, there are many advocates and activists who are experts in their respective fields who provide input and ideas.

A bad trade: Federal Buyout Funding

Johnathan Small Guest Column

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

What if someone offered to serve you nothing but dessert every day for a month—but in exchange you had to promise that you would forgo the opportunity to buy health food for the rest of the year?

H.R. 3: Here's why this is a bad means to a bad end

Ron Klink Guest Column

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

What happens in a world where medical innovations like the vaccines that are defeating the coronavirus are no longer possible? That could be the result of a ham-handed effort to make America an "also-ran" country in the global pharmaceutical business.

Guess Where?

News Staff

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken south of Cordell. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832-3333. PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

Let's end cycle of racism by remembering, reckoning

Joe Dorman Guest Column

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Numerous incidents this past year have increased discussion over what constitutes a hate crime. Just about every minority community has endured violence throughout the world based upon this type of bias.

Here's the myth of state’s endless spring break

Tom Deighan Guest Column

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

In the 1960s, some surfers produced a movie called Endless Summer chronicling a surfing trip around the world. I have only seen clips of this movie, but the views of pristine beaches fascinate me.

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