The News Connection grows up, gets stuck in a rut

I like the way the News Connection has looked lately. Better layout, better use of color (and more of it, even in the back sections). Lots of ads, multiple sections -- times must be good.

I see now they've hired an investigative reporter, who's picking up their crusade against the Denton Appraisal District. I've read most of the stories in their now 9-part series, although I usually tail off on interest around the 5th or 6th graf. There's a difference between investigative reporting and crusading for a cause. Both are useful, but when you try to do both at the same time, in the same story, it really hurts your credibility at either pursuit.

Here's some free advice. Save the front page for unbiased reporting. Put your point-of-view on the editorial page.