Community colleges spark future leaders in Texas and beyond
The piece argues community colleges give open access, affordable education with flexible scheduling and strong support, aiding minority enrollment and career pathways. It notes Texas and California benchmarks, cites demographics projections, and urges graduating seniors to consider starting college at local community colleges this summer.
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John Glenn
Ross Perot
Gerald Ford
Community College
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Hopwood
University of Texas Board of Regents
Probem
Texas
California
Amarillo College Board of Regents
High Fees at Lake Meredith Boating Permit Controversy
Local resident questions Meredith fees and who pays for lake upkeep. Complaints include selective charges on boaters, vandalism blamed on toilets, and campers using facilities without fees. Calls for improvements to lighting, docks, campgrounds, roads, and safety at ramps.
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Fritch
Lake Meredith
Fritch Fortress
Under God Pledge and Patriotism in Question
Reader questions the phrase one nation under God in the Pledge and the motto In God We Trust. They argue national myths hide human imperfection, urge reducing religious references, and challenge government double standards without offering solutions.
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United States
Reunion planned for Alamo Catholic High School graduates
A former Alamo Catholic High School student recalls teachers and classmates and announces a reunion the first weekend in August. The writer thanks Fr. Orville Blum and others and emphasizes unity under God as essential to truth.
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Alamo
Orville Blum
Terry Patchin
Tom Butell
Vincent ‘van Gogh
Mike Harter
Alamo Catholic
Letter reflects on high school days and social issues
A reader recalls Amarillo Catholic High School days at Alamo Class of 1973 valedictorian notes Monsignor Mathiesen and counselor DiBenedetto helped "druggie" friends. Criticizes sports figures and politicians, cites Luke Woodham case, questions justice, and calls society to self-examination.
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John Bernard
Amarillo Catholic High School
Alamo
Leroy T. Mathiesen
Peter DiBenedetto
Luke Woodham
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