Trump circus reshapes Texas politics and media coverage
A Texas consultant recalls the era when TV news favoring sensational incidents shaped coverage, linking to the 2016 Trump primary. The piece examines Trump’s impact on GOP vetting, media strategy, Perry and Cruz responses, and fears of third party run shaking the race. It cites Perot’s 1992 and Nader’s 2000 influence as precedent. Political observer Dave McNeely signs off.
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Today in History Highlights From 1864 to 1965 Events Noted
On this date Civil War forces failed to seize Petersburg after a mine attack in 1864. In 1945 USS Indianapolis was torpedoed after delivering atomic bomb parts, with about 317 of 1,200 survivors. In 1956 Eisenhower made In God We Trust the motto. In 1965 Johnson created Medicare. Thought for Today quotes Louis Kronenberger on individualism.
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Political rants and circus metaphors from Baytown reader Cyrus B Fletcher
A Baytown letter by Cyrus B Fletcher rails against Hillary Clinton, Planned Parenthood, Iran, and Donald Trump. It frames Obama era policies as failures, mocks media coverage, and urges unity and truth amid a polarized national climate.
Guilt Tracker: Birthday Gift Gets Jane Moving and Frustrated
Jane Howard Lee writes of receiving a Garmin activity tracker as a birthday gift and the mixed results. She battles a stubborn computer update, a clunky photo editing switch, and a tiny screen that forces eye glasses. The piece ends with humor about guilt over low steps and a resolve to adapt.
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