Texas needs an AG it can trust facing Paxton hiring scandal
The Corpus Christi Caller-Times editorial examines Attorney General Ken Paxton’s actions including hiring 14 staff without public postings, unregistered client solicitations for a friend's investment firm, and a disputed stance on same sex marriage. The piece calls for Paxton to step down and for a trusted replacement with a clean record.
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Confederate markers at Capitol face review in Texas
Five Texas lawmakers urge Gov Abbott to form a task force to assess Capitol markers tied to the Confederacy including a Children of the Confederacy plaque and a Confederate dead monument. They call for examining appropriateness amid evolving views on race and memory, balancing with diverse histories.
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Dylann Roof
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Greg Abbott
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Night after night in Hill Country I hear a screech
Jane Howard Lee recounts nights alone at a Hill Country mobile home as frightening noises and a screech from an unseen creature unsettle her. She recalls a past encounter with a loud, otherworldly screech, speculates it may have been a wild hog, and explains she is leaving early to return home with her husband. She notes coyotes daytime activity and plans for moving to a permanent house to regain safety.
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Texas DPS tips to curb summer vehicle thefts
The Texas Department of Public Safety warns that car thefts and burglaries rise in July and August and urges drivers to lock cars, remove valuables, never leave running or keys in vehicles, park in well lit areas, use anti theft devices, and report theft promptly while keeping VIN and license plate numbers handy.
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This Day in History July 16 1945 to 1999 Major events
Highlights note July 16 marks key events including the first atomic bomb test at Alamogordo New Mexico and USS Indianapolis covert mission. Other milestones cover Washington DC origin, Farragut’s rear admiral appointment, Oklahoma City parking meters, Salinger novel release, JFK Jr plane crash, and Borges quotation.
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J.D. Salinger
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