Minding Your Own Business Motive for Action
Don Taylor reflects on self motivation and discipline as keys to success. He cites quotes from John Locke Calvin Coolidge and others and shares personal rewards from battling cancer to illustrate enduring motivation. He urges action over talk and encourages enthusiasm to fuel progress.
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John Locke
Calvin Coolidge
Hawaii
Internet safety letter warns of online risks to youth
Jane Bray County Extension Agent outlines how the Information Age offers vast resources and hidden dangers. A sample email story shows a teen using a screen name who shares details with strangers, prompting advice to review online risks and encourage safe practices locally in Terry County.
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Shannon
myAngel
Terry County
P.O
West Hill
bnews@door
State Capitol Accessibility Law Faces Waivers and Fines
Texas lawmakers struggle over inaccessible district offices with 67 House and 43 Senate offices found noncompliant, triggering potential $1,000 daily fines or lease cancellations. Legislators urge exemptions, while advocates vow to pursue federal compliance and electronic filing for campaign data.
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Austin
Texas
Austin American-Statesman
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Rob Jonell
D-San Angelo
Bill Ratliff
Mount Pleasant
Ratliff
Jim Harrington
Texas Civil Rights Project
Belinda Carlton
Coalition For Texans With Disabilities
Texas Ethics Commission
Craig McDonald
Texans For Public Justice
Tom Smith
Public Citizen
Parenting Tips Kick Off School Year With Care
The article urges parents to start the year with good breakfast and low stress, prepare outfits and supplies the night before, and share meals and questions after school. It advises a quiet homework space, fixed study times, homework checks, and timely bedtimes. It also highlights staying in touch with teachers, learning alongside children, and attending BISD Parenting Classes starting in September.
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BISD
Political Contacts for Texas Delegation and Officials
A list of key Texas political figures with office addresses and phone numbers including President Bill Clinton, Hutchison, Gramm, Combest, Governor Bush, Rick Perry, Dan Morales, the Treasurer, and John Sharp. Provides district and state capitol offices in Washington and Austin with contact lines.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington
D.C
Hutchison
R - Texas
Hart Senate
Phil Gramm
R-Texas
Russell Building
Larry Combest
Longworth Bldg
W. Bush
Austin
Rick Perry
Dan Morales Box
John Sharp
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State Capitol
Ethics Commission
Ethics
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Tony Fabelo
Texas Criminal Justice Policy Council
Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Fabelo
Texas Department of Health
Elton Bomer
Texas Department of Insurance
Texas Education
Mike Moses
Hingel
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Door