Ford Foundation leader Darren Walker a high school star to global philanthropist
Darren Walker, Ross Sterling High School graduate and president of the Ford Foundation, is highlighted for his ascent from local origin to leading one of the nation's largest philanthropies. The article traces his path from Head Start through UT Austin to notable roles at Rockefeller Foundation and Abyssinian Development Corporation, detailing his impact on education, urban development, and social justice.
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Remember the Alamo and the Texas fight for independence
A tribute to the Battle of the Alamo and Texas heroes Lt. Col. William Barret Travis and his 1 9 soldiers. It recalls Travis's last letter, the siege, and the role of Texas Independence Day in honoring those who fought for liberty and the nation that became the Lone Star State.
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Constable Dismisses DA Investigation
Baytown Sun reports that the constable has dismissed a district attorney investigation, detailing the decision and its immediate effects on local law enforcement dynamics without graphic detail.
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40th high school reunion liaisons emerge in spring
JoAn Martin reflects on a 40th high school reunion in Atmore Alabama as a mix of nostalgia and social tensions. The piece notes aging bodies, renewed camaraderie, and the chance for single attendees to glimpse revived romances while reminding readers that life beyond high school has its own dramas.
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Atmore
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Cathy
Today in History March 2 highlights span Texas to Dr Seuss
On March 2, 1836 the Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico. Other notable events include Sam Houston's birth in 1793, Hayes's 1877 election win, the Jones Shafroth Act granting U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans in 1917, the King Kong premiere in 1933, and Rosa Parks era notes. Dr. Seuss born 1904.
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