Biden sworn in as 46th US president and Harris as VP
David Bloom reports on Joe Biden's ceremonial oath as the 46th president and Kamala Harris as the first woman and first Black and Asian American vice president. The piece notes Biden's pledge to pursue bipartisanship, escalate fact-based governance, and tackle crises from COVID-19 to economic recovery and immigration.
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Letter to the Editor Critiques Pro Sports Ad Choices
Ronnie Anderson of Mont Belvieu says he quit watching professional sports due to James Harden and Deshaun Watson. He argues that contract terms and personal behavior should affect employment in sports and urges others to stop attending games to pressure owners to enforce tougher standards.
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Today in History Highlights Key Political and Civic Events
On this date 1915 saw Detroit launch the first Kiwanis Club for community service. In 1977 Jimmy Carter granted broad pardon to Vietnam War draft evaders on his first full day in office. In 1997 Newt Gingrich faced reprimand and fine as the House disciplined its Speaker for ethical misconduct. In 2003 the Census Bureau noted Hispanics became America's largest minority group. A year ago the U S reported its first known Wuhan virus case in a Seattle area resident returning from the outbreak epicenter, with officials saying overall risk remained low.
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Stand beside her and guide her in uncertain times
Ginger Stripling urges calm amid fear and political change in Baytown. She cites desire for personal responsibility, support for small business, and effective policing, while hoping for vaccine access and continued national faith. The Baytown Sun reader signs off from Mont Belvieu.
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Sports and education clash at UT coach firing
University of Texas dismissed head football coach Tom Hermann amid a $15 million buyout rising to $25 million with compelled assistant pay. UT cut athletic department pay and shed jobs while defending self funding through TV contracts and alum donations. The piece contrasts athletics subsidies at UT, Texas A&M and Houston with the larger risk to education’s core mission. Dr Steve Showalter of Lee College argues sports shape school priorities, urging reflection on the proper role of athletics in education.
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