Texas school finance stalemate drags on court ruling looming
In Texas the school finance impasse continues with a court challenge pending before Judge John Dietz. A ruling on whether the current system is an unconstitutional statewide property tax is expected later this month or in early September, potentially sending the matter to the Third Court of Appeals. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst suggested the Legislature won’t act soon if Dietz upholds the present system. He later walked back a dynamite remark, acknowledging it was a joke.
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Texas to push special session delaying CHIP cuts
Gov. Perry and Rep. Wohlgemuth urge HHSC to postpone CHIP cutoff for about 20 000 children and seek funds to restore dental and vision benefits while enrollment has fallen from 507 000 to under 360 000. Also notes new hunting licenses and online purchase option.
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Adaptation by Rowley on women and immigrant entrepreneurs in rural America
Rural communities reinvent themselves through entrepreneurship led by women and immigrants. Experts cite barriers such as credit access and language, yet success stories like Ana Guerrero in Roxboro NC illustrate practical pathways with support from Good Work. More young adults and diverse perspectives boost local enterprise and job creation.
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Roxboro
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City mosquito spraying praised by resident letter
Jeanie Shelton thanks Brownfield and town workers for mosquito control efforts in Lubbock, noting nightly spray activity. She cites a claim that Lubbock sprayed for mosquitos four times this year and expresses gratitude for the program and those who enable it.
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August Crop Estimates Highlight Texas Upland Cotton Record Outlook
Texas is forecast to yield a record 6.3 million upland bales from 5.5 million acres with a 550 lb harvested acre, as the 2004 crop edges toward a world record potential. National data show U S upland production near 19.48 million bales, with weather and heat units through fall likely to decide final outcomes.
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Reflection on motion parallax and charity ride by visitor in Brownfield
Don McWhorter recalls a Georgia cyclist Rick Bohleber who rode 2500 miles to Jamaica aid, staying with First United Methodist Church in Brownfield. Bohleber, from Smyrna and former Army helicopter pilot, used his journey to promote missionary work and shared his idea of Emotion Parallax to emphasize helping others over self.
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