Texas Debt at Local Level Under Tax Burden Scrutiny
Guest view by Steve Showalter of Lee College argues Texas hides debt in local governments. He cites Tax Foundation data placing Texas 13th in debt per capita and 6th in property taxes, noting underfunded schools, stagnant gas taxes, and bond-driven funding across counties, ISDs, and colleges.
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Today in History highlights major past events
On this date Gen George Washington attacked Germantown causing American casualties in 1777. Dick Tracy debuted in 1931. Leave It to Beaver premiered in 1957. Janis Joplin died in 1970 at age 27. NBA preseason canceled five years ago over a stalled CBA. A year ago Obama honored fallen firefighters at the National Fire Academy. Thought for Today quotes Demosthenes on favors and generosity.
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Change Inside Us All Like Oz Wisdom
The piece compares The Wizard of Oz to everyday life, arguing everyone already has the ability to choose right from wrong and to improve attitudes. Harvey Schultz, Baytown resident, long married and author of three books, is named in the closing.
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Democrats Aim to Build Long Term Presence in Red States
Nationally Democrats fear third party candidates may tilt swing states. In Texas and other red states the DNC is expanding Victory Leaders Councils with 547 activists and donors to boost Clinton Kaine ticket reach. Libertarian Johnson and Green Stein run higher than usual as voters protest major parties.
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