Editorial Board Naming Changes at Clifton Office
Clifton E. Clements and David Bloom lead editorial shift with Jim Finley retiring. Luke Hales remains managing editor alongside day Eshbach and M A Bengtson as community members and city editors in a reshaped newsroom roster.
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Cliff” Clements
David Bloom
Jim Finley
Luke Hales
Day Eshbach
M.A. Bengtson
Bible course and legal woes roil Texas schools
The Texas Legislature and State Board of Education face a costly, tangled dispute over a state mandated Bible course. Abbott's office weighs whether the class is optional or required, amid lawsuits and constitutional concerns. Critics warn the board skews religious balance, risking further litigation and taxpayer costs.
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State Board of Education
Greg Abbott
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Grocery prices rise 2008 first quarter market basket survey
The American Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey shows 16 basic items cost 45.03 in Q1 2008, up 8 percent from Q4 2007 and 9 percent from a year ago. Major gains came from flour, cheddar cheese, corn oil, eggs, and potato prices, while bacon held steady and whole milk and pork chops fell.
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Jim Sartwelle
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Sartwelle
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Agriculture Department
General Farm
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Letters to the Editor on caucus democracy and reform
Ms Green expresses distress over caucus problems in Chambers County praising its democracy, noting long lines and limited registrars. She suggests addressing unfair precinct chair actions with local officials, discusses Electoral College reform and constitutional amendment needs, and commends inclusive participation and grassroots engagement.
Democrats self destructing over Barbara Green remarks
A reader claims the Democratic Party shows voting problems including caucuses delegates and voter disenfranchisement while praising the Electoral College as protection for small states, noting past elections were quieter and less contentious. The comment argues the party is currently self-destructing.
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Barbara
Democratic Party
Dems must unite for Hillary and Obama race tensions
A Democrat urges unity in the Hillary versus Obama nomination fight, arguing neither candidate has guaranteed delegates and criticizing slogans. The writer states they will vote for the eventual Democratic nominee and urge defeating Republicans in November for the sake of children.
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Obama
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