Texas Board Fences Mexican American Studies Fight
The Texas Board of Education, opposed to a statewide Mexican American history elective, sidestepped the motion while preserving debate. Ruben Cortez pushed the idea, citing student demographics and cultural relevance, yet publishers face no mandate to supply new texts by 2016 17. Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
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History highlights April 24 in U S events across centuries
April 24 marks notable milestones from 1800 Congress approving the Library of Congress bill to 1990 the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope aboard Discovery. Other events include Spain declaring war on the United States in 1898 and the Woolworth Building opening in 1913. Thought quotes Lincoln Steffens.
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Aging and Gardening Decisions in a Hill Country Move
A reader reflects on aging, choosing battles, and hiring help for overgrown flowerbeds as mobility narrows gardening capacity. She recalls family battles over driving, later embracing assisted living, and plans a Hill Country move without elaborate landscaping.
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Dewhurst risks loss as Patrick leads in Texas lieutenant governor race
The Texas lieutenant governor showdown pits Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst against Dan Patrick after a March GOP primary where Patrick led 41.5 percent to Dewhurst’s 28.3 percent. A May 27 runoff decision hinges on personalities and party control of the Senate.
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