Our Facebook fans have strong opinions about the media blackout on Houston McTear's death, an engineer's efforts to boost North Okaloosa County STEM education and the economy, and other topics.
Here are some of their comments.
Forgotten athlete's life should inspire
We had a work luncheon (and) were discussing area athletes that have made it big. I brought up Houston McTear.
I was surprised how many people didn't know of him.
I remember when he ran the 9 in the 100, tying the world record as an 11th-grader.
… His life should be an inspiration to all that come from poverty and/or bounced back when beaten down by life. I can't wait for the movie next year.
George Crisco
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Gratitude for Paul Hsu's efforts
Thank you, sir, for remembering our North Okaloosa area students.
Too often they are totally forgotten and disregarded by the rest of the county, and they deserve this type of assistance just as much as other Okaloosa County schools and students!
Jo Ann Reeves Manasco
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Music for traffic
I actually listen to the "Mad Max: Fury Road" soundtrack every time I commute from Crestview to Eglin AFB. It fits.
Chad R. Harvey
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Festival music too loud
I went to this event (the Baker Heritage Festival) with my son, daughter, grandson and mother-in-law. The live music was so loud, we couldn't talk to each other without yelling, and we were sitting far away from the enormous speakers … We left after 30 minutes.
Doris Foley
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: HUBBUB: Forgotten athlete's life should inspire, festival music too loud