Obama marks 9/11 legacy with restrained remembrance salute
A review of President Barack Obama's 9/11 addresses from 2009 to 2014 shows a shift from calls for service and unity to tempered remembrance amid IS threats. He cites resilience, warns against complacency, and notes the Afghan combat mission ending while avoiding new military pledges.
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Lee College Foundation Gala set for Sept 25 at Sylvan Beach
The Lee College Foundation will host the 29th annual Gala on Thursday Sept 25 at Sylvan Beach Pavilion La Porte. Festivities begin 6 30 p m with a reception then 7 30 p m seated dinner featuring silent and live auctions. Tickets limited RSVP today to Winds OShields 281 425 6303 or woshields lee.edu.
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Call me an extremist or a patriot this week column
Bert Marshall laments government overreach and political correctness while denouncing liberal elites and media. He urges harsh action against jihadists, calls for border hardening, and criticizes Hillary Clinton and John Kerry as untrustworthy leaders. He identifies as a veteran and patriot and signs off from Baytown.
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On This Date September 12 2014 Today in History Highlights
Today marks the 255th day of 2014. Notable events include the 1814 Battle of North Point in Maryland, Lassie debuting on CBS in 1954, Kennedy’s 1962 moon speech at Rice University, and NASA Voyager 1 leaving the solar system. Thought for Today by HL Mencken reflects on freedom’s price.
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