Texas students lead SAT milestone amid fiscal debate
Corpus Christi Caller-Times notes Texas public high school SAT participation with Hispanics as a majority, females rising to 54 percent, and 45 percent of test-takers with parents lacking college education. Despite high ambitions, scores lag national average while per-student spending sits near bottom. The piece argues Texas must align funding with student goals and economic strength.
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Washington blame as shutdown pits voters against government
The San Angelo Standard-Times notes a Gallup poll showing 42 percent trust in the federal government amid a partial shutdown. It cites House conservatives pressing to defund Obamacare and argues voters share responsibility for electing divided, primary-focused districts.
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Grow your own organic food in Baytown
Malcolm Murray, a long time Baytown resident and retired Exxon Chemical mechanical engineer, shares practical tips for cultivating organic produce. He notes Baytown’s favorable soil and growing season and describes non chemical weed control with radish row markers, vertical spacing for tomatoes and beans, and experiences with fruit trees including a calamansi. He urges readers to try organic growing at home.
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Texans weigh Cruz ridicule and Abbott future
A column attacks Ted Cruz as the most despised U.S. senator for a 21 hour fake filibuster and a Seuss book stunt. It questions how Cruz’s actions reflect on Greg Abbott as Abbott edges toward a possible run for governor, with Wendy Davis as a potential challenger.
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Today in History July 15 2013 events recap
Notable events on this date include the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate in Alton, the 1937 first publication of To Have and Have Not, the 1951 premiere of I Love Lucy, and the 1976 vice presidential debate between Mondale and Dole. A 2012 Libya consulate attack is recalled from last year interviews with Clinton.
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