Choosing a college path the author followed
Emily Macrander recalls a high school journey through college fairs applications and waitlists. She details visits to Oklahoma Alabama and Texas and the pressure of a top percent ranking. After considering UT and Alabama she chose Alabama and reflects on the decision process and the value of personal fit.
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St Joseph Catholic Church Festival thanks readers and volunteers
A Baytown reader offers thanks to attendees volunteers and bazaar committee for the 2013 festival. The letter credits barbecue auctions raffles and other events with success and praises The Baytown Sun for generous coverage and a perfect day blessed by God. Reverend Dwight Canizares signs the note.
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Layla the Calf Turns a Writer Into a Cattleman
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons recounts rescuing a twin heifer named Layla, bottle feeding and tube feeding as her immune system faltered, then nursing her with help from neighbor Paul and his wife. Layla survived months, learned to seek milk, and touched Lyons before dying after nine months, teaching him to love cattle. Lyons notes his credentials and contact info.
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Legislative deadlines loom as session nears May end
Senator Williams outlines budget battles and conference committee work as the Texas Legislature rushes to finish bills before the May 27 deadline. He warns of fiscal cliffs, opposes raiding the Rainy Day Fund for the water plan, critiques CPRIT funding fixes, and pushes for tax relief and utility rebates while noting transportation funding concerns. He represents Senate District 4, with duties on Finance, State Affairs, Open Government and Administration panels.
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