UT Austin admissions after influence concerns
A Dallas Morning News probe based on open records reveals 73 of 38,000 applicants gained admission at UT Austin from 2009 to 2014, possibly aided by wealthy locals. The Kroll report notes regent Wallace Hall and Chancellor William McRaven are locked in a dispute over records, with a systemwide admissions reform proposal expected.
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Voters to decide on higher homestead exemption in November
A letter to the editor urges Texas voters to approve a constitutional amendment on November 3 raising the homestead exemption from 15000 to 25000 for school districts. If passed, about 800000 Harris County homeowners could save 120 to 167 on taxes, depending on district tax rates.
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Greg Abbott
Harris County
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July 26 historical highlights span wars and world events
On this date in history, the Potsdam Declaration urged Japan to surrender, Churchill resigned as UK prime minister, Attlee succeeded him, Franklin became Postmaster General, Andrea Doria sank after collision, Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, Apollo 15 launched, and Ebola news from Liberia dominated headlines. Thought for Today words end with a note on gratitude.
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America
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Suez Canal
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Samuel Brisbane
Liberia
Kent Brantly
Grante
WWI cannon memory stirs Baytown childhood recalls
Wanda Orton reflects on World War II era Baytown life tying to a WWI cannon at Robert E Lee High School. She recalls rationing, V mails, victory gardens, air raid shelters, Uncle messengers overseas, and local industry like Humble Oil fueling a wartime community mindset.
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Gander
Dan Stallworth
Goose Creek
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Arcadia
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Baytown Ordnance Works
Catching The Cancer Again A Baytown Viewpoint
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Sun, shares his battle with prostate cancer after a prior squamous cell carcinoma, detailing doctor visits at Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital, planned radiation, and gratitude for supportive family and friends as he prepares next installments.
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Roger le
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David Bernard
Barbara Bowes
Mace
Jack Fields
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Barbara
Phyllis Diller
Suzie Wilburn
Jim Finley
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