Politicization surrounds Perry indictment debate
The Texas indictment of Gov. Rick Perry for abuse of official capacity and coercion prompts claims of a political plot. Acknowledging the legal issue remains, the piece argues the reaction risks politicizing law, noting the independent special prosecutor and judge, while urging legal evaluation over public opinion.
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Top reads from The Baytown Sun week include fatal crash and murder trial
The Baytown Sun weekly list highlights a two-fatality North Main Street crash, a possible homicide body found on North Wood Drive, and a murder trial opening. It also notes the Wal-Mart store opening and Sterling High School Homecoming Court among the top 10.
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Texas voting rules and mail ballot contrasts noted
The piece outlines Texas voter ID requirements for in person voting, contrasts with mail ballots that do not require a photo ID, and details registration deadlines for the November 4 election. It notes Oct 6 registration deadline, Oct 24 mail ballot request deadline, and contact options for questions. It also mentions political party activity and Abbott Davis ethics controversy.
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Texas Growth Masks Rising Inequality Slows State Gains
A Standard & Poor's report notes Texas economic expansion driven by oil and gas and a surge of new consumers, yet income inequality is dampening growth and slowing state tax revenue gains. Orrenius cites low pay and high immigrant shares while six figure oil wages buoy the economy. The Census shows wide gaps between top earners and the bottom quintile.
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Today in History highlights key events and figures
September 16 marks events from 1974 Ford conditional amnesty plan for Vietnam era deserters to 1994 Exxon Valdez verdict and 2007 OJ Simpson arrest. Other notes include Oklahoma Cherokee Strip settlement, GM founding in Flint, Allen Funt birth, American Legion charter, Roosevelt act signing, Rayburn speakership, Shin Dig premieres, Ivan impacts, and Thought for Today quote.
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