Editorials

• Coal for the future?
The rupture of a TVA dike north of us carries some real lessons

• Small steps at A&M
The university at last has a budget, butserious issues linger

• Does 'green' matter?
The city's national rankings help it keep its economic viability

• A big appeal looms
The state's high court will hear the double-dipping lawsuit

• Let's use it and lose it
A statewide program can make us slimmer and healthier

• A year of challenges
2009 looks grim to some, but don't give up on it yet

• Riley takes notice
The governor doesn't want just a seat at the gambling table

• Progress on schools
Officials are right to study consolidation issues carefully