Library Food for Fines Drives Community Help
Sterling Municipal Library launches Food for Fines for October donations to erase overdue charges up to one dollar per item. Unopened nonperishable foods like cereal beans fruit soup and tuna will be given to Baytown food banks. The program began in 2005 and has collected thousands of items to aid local families. For details contact Sabrina Martin at 281-422-1145.
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Graves rails against the Green New Deal in letter to editor
Missouri congressman Sam Graves argues the Green New Deal is impractical and costly, claiming a $93 trillion price tag and $600,000 per household, noting private sector clean energy strides and urging bipartisan, market-based solutions tailored to local needs. A note adds satire about cattle ranching and food.
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Today in History Highlights from 1871 to 2017
On this date events include the Great Chicago Fire and Peshtigo blaze in 1871, Ozzie and Harriet debut on CBS Radio in 1944, Don Larsen’s perfect World Series game in 1956, Clinton impeachment inquiry in 1998, Mars Pathfinder life-habitability hints in 1997, Pence leaving a 49ers Colts game after kneeling players in 2017, and Drew Brees becoming NFL all-time passing yards leader in a 2019 win. Thought for Today by Will Rogers.
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Reflections on prayer and change in faith life
JoAn Martin, a retired teacher with five novels, explores the uneasy dynamics of unanswered prayers. She ponders God’s timing, free will, and growth through hardship, urging acceptance of His way and a search for a closer relationship despite doubt and change.
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Abbott pressures Austin to curb homelessness by Nov. 1
Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Austin Mayor Steve Adler that if the city does not show progress by November 1, he will deploy state agencies to address homelessness. Adler welcomed potential state help while defending local efforts to relax the no camping ordinance and clean encampments under overpasses.
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Medicaid expansion in Texas could cover uninsured Texans
Gov. Abbott has not expanded Medicaid, a choice dating to 2013 under Rick Perry and continued in 2015. The stance would affect about 1 million uninsured Texans, with an estimated net cost near $90 billion over ten years after considering state contributions. Contact writer Dave McNeely at davemcneely111 gmail com.
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