Loop 335 Extension Plans Face Public Backlash
TxDOT proposed extending Loop 335 west toward Helium Road to create a controlled access bypass south of Interstate 40. A public process with meetings at Randall High School seeks resident and business input, including a possible no build option before final alignment next year.
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Fox opens border debate amid Mexican U.S. trade push
Newly elected Mexican president Vicente Fox urges border opening to boost trade and jobs, while U S senator Kay Bailey Hutchison endorses Bush’s plan to separate INS and Border Patrol roles. Hutchison promotes stronger border security alongside Mexico’s education reform and work-permit distribution. Hutchison argues for a secure, distinct border policy that accommodates Fox’s reforms.
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Editorial page notes on opinions and bylines
The Amarillo Daily News declares that editorials reflect the editorial board while columns by local and syndicated writers express individual opinions not necessarily shared by the board. The notice distinguishes between editorial content and syndicated or local columnists.
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Verse of the Day Statement on National Identity
A quotation notes that those who utter such words seek a country of their own, reflecting on expressed nationalist sentiments and the implications for belonging and loyalty within a broader society.
Gov Bush frets over numbers as media hounds him in Austin
A candid backstage exchange shows Governor Bush fretting about tax cut figures and a tricky media climate. He jokes about mispronunciations while aides advise sticking to heart over detail. The dialogue hints at campaign strategy to frame taxes as the central issue.
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Gore victory seems assured as Fed holds rates steady
Washington notes that the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee, chaired by Alan Greenspan, kept rates unchanged, removing a major economic hurdle for Albert Gore. The piece argues history shows incumbents lose mainly when the economy stalls, and contends Gore’s path to the White House is effectively secured.
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Campaign Finance Reform and Gore in Clinton Era
Paul Greenberg critiques Janet Reno and the handling of campaign finance matters involving Al Gore. He accuses officials of bias and evasive definitions while arguing trust and truth erode in a Democratic-dominated political climate.
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