Daily Skiff

by Jackie Burlison

The malls were packed, elaborate sale signs hung decoratively in store windows and anxious souls swarmed the racks searching for the perfect gifts to go under the tree, but nobody bought much. Despite the garland and 20-inch snowflakes, shoppers were in low spirits this holiday season. (0) comments

by Chance Welch

The sun has set on George W. Bush's administration. The president who will be known for his Texan accent rode off into the sunset to reside in Dallas. While all of this sounds like it's straight out of a John Wayne western, his critics are busy painting a much different picture. (2) comments

by Louis A. McBee

I am the treasurer of Fort Worth Citizens for Responsible Government and editor of our electronic newsletter. I would like to thank Katie for the article and the Daily Skiff for printing subject matter that is deadly accurate concerning what we citizens must deal with on a daily basis when we try to protect our families and property from an uncaring Fort Worth management staff, some council members, the mayor and their connections to the natural gas exploration/production industry. (0) comments

"I stopped shopping at grocery stores, I started shopping at Wal-Mart, because it's actually cheaper. I've been more cautious of driving around... I'll get all my errands done in one day so I don't waste as much gas." Crystal Johnson, senior fashion merchandising major from Southlake. (0) comments

by Shane Rainey

Tuesday was not all about President Barack Obama, not even close. It was not about the end of the reign of Bush the Terrible, a hymn sung by many liberals. It was not about the approximately $170 million spent, nor the president interrupting Chief Justice Roberts, nor the chief justice completely fumbling the oath of office. (0) comments