Border militias at Texas frontier trigger political debate
Corpus Christi Caller-Times criticizes partisan stunts over militia patrols at the Texas border. It notes Gov. Perry's 1000 National Guard deployment and urges Gov. Abbott to set clear limits, promote law enforcement, and offer humanitarian aid without partisan rhetoric. The piece argues militias intensify tension and risk, calling for calm, accountability, and practical relief efforts.
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Condensed milk pioneer Gail Borden life remembered
Wanda Orton profiles Gail Borden, Texas pioneer and inventor of condensed milk. From surveyor and publisher in 1830s Texas to customs collector, he faced failures such as a doomed beef biscuit venture and the 1836 press setback. Investor Ashbel Smith aided his early career but later withdrew. Borden’s persistence, northern financiers, and the Eagle Brand label with Elsie the cow define his enduring legacy.
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This Day In History August 13 Highlights
On August 13 1846 the American flag was raised in Los Angeles for the first time. Florence Nightingale died in London in 1910 at age 90. Li Lil Abner debuted in 1934. East Germany began the Berlin Wall in 1961. Reagan signed tax and budget cuts in 1981. Hurricane Charley struck Florida in 2004 causing at least 10 deaths. Thought for Today reflects on life’s duties and departure.
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