Poinsettia lore and a Christmas plant keepsaking alive
Wanda Orton recalls keeping a poinsettia alive since 2014 after learning sun and water basics. The piece explores the plant’s history from Joel Roberts Poinsett’s 19th century exchange with Mexico to its rise as a Yuletide favorite and Texas lore, tying memories to gardening and regional history.
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Couple brings new life to Del Mont
Local feature profiles a family restoring a historic property in Del Mont as community ties strengthen and neighbors welcome the project with optimism and curiosity.
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St James House Fall Festival photos praised by reader
Joy Huntington of Baytown thanks the publication for including a collage of photos from the Fall Festival at St James House. She commends representation of elderly residents and the facility’s blessing to residents and families, noting Baytonians enjoyed the feature.
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Hope Fueling Cancer Research Funding on Capitol Hill
The piece urges renewed support for NIH and NCI funding to advance cancer breakthroughs. It cites 319 lives saved daily since 1991 and notes a 20 percent inflation-adjusted funding drop over ten years. The author calls Sen. John Cornyn to back a $3 billion NIH increase in 2016 to restore hope for patients.
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Trump embraces outrageousness as strategic campaign tool
Byron York notes Trump uses bold statements to energize supporters and shape the immigration and taxation debate. He argues Trump’s rhetoric aims to project strength while signaling willingness to compromise, though actual policy details remain guarded.
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Today in History December 2 2015 roundup of past events
On this date from 1823 James Monroe outlined his doctrine opposing European expansion in the Western Hemisphere. Other notes include John Brown’s 1859 hanging, Ford Model A debut, Chicago nuclear chain reaction demo, McCarthy ethics censure, EPA creation, and NASA SOHO launch with 3000 comets discovered. Thought for Today by Henry J Kaiser.
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