Texas Democrats tout Dream Team in Texas runoff
Ron Kirk defeats Victor Morales 59.7 to 40 percent in the Democratic runoff as Texas Democrats press a Dream Team theme across racial lines. John Cornyn counters by framing the race as Team Bush versus Team Texas, pointing to national implications.
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Texas Politicians and Team Bandwagon in South Texas
Voters April 9 turnout was low at under two million of 12 million registered. Juan Hinojosa won the District 20 state Senate seat with 55.6 percent, joining Eddie Lucio in representing the Rio Grande Valley. The piece notes name recognition does not guarantee election and cites Michael Burgess winning the 26th District House nomination with 55 percent.
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County Government Week Focuses On Public Service in Terry County
Texas A&M extension notes National County Government Week April 7-12 to raise awareness of county functions. It highlights responsibilities such as finance, taxes, law enforcement, and welfare, plus the role of elected and appointed officials in serving Terry County residents.
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Kenneth Tuttle
Paige Lindsay
Springtime Blooming Through God’s Love and Family
Gina Caswell Kelly writes about spring tulips planted by her mother as a metaphor for God shaping a life. She urges readers to welcome God as gardener, and to let His love, guidance, and lessons bloom in family, home, and daily acts.
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Trigs. what? By Dalton Wood in Lynn County News
A guest column humorously mocks extreme dieting and parental meal rules. The writer recalls scolding kids for eating unsuitable items, then critiques overzealous dieting and the notion of eating everything on the plate. He cautions against forcing kids to overeat while advising moderation and avoiding junk food.
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