Reflections on unity in diversity by Terry County ministers
An inspirational column from a member of the Terry County Ministerial Alliance titled A Faith Fellowship of Unity in Diversity. It reflects on spiritual values, community service, and how faith communities can work together across differences to support neighbors and strengthen local life.
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Terry County Ministerial Alliance
Faith Fellowship of Unity In
Chad McMullin
Christian Church
Jesus
Christ
Texas considers tolling to accelerate highway expansion
The Texas Transportation Commission unanimously approved a policy to study converting all planned and current controlled-access highways into tollways. The plan seeks faster road construction by shifting reliance from gasoline tax revenue, with commissioners citing inefficiency of the tax and tolling as a means to build roads years sooner.
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Austin
Texas’ Transportation Future
Transportation Commission
Department of Transportation
Ric Williamson
Robert L. Nichols
Texas
Texas to Add Toll Roads Vision Faces Local Vote
Texas drivers soon face toll roads as policy shifts toward paid segments. county commissions must approve changes and public input will be sought. Gov. Perry expands Transportation Commission to five with Hope Andrade and Ted Houghton Jr. joining, shaping future toll decisions.
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John W. Johnson
Commission
Rick Perry
Transportation Commission
Hope Andrade
San Antonio
Ted Houghton Jr
el Paso
Andrade
OptimaCare Inc
Texas Turnpike Commission
Transportation Department
Houghton
Grinch Won’t Steal Christmas As Sales Tax Climbs
Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn notes better revenue momentum with sales tax up for the sixth straight month versus last year. She recalls last year’s declining receipts and cites tough times affecting state and local revenue, contrasting it with a stronger holiday season.
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Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Strayhorn
Guest Column For Something New Look to the Kids
Thomas D. Rowley argues for linking education and civic engagement through service learning to shape responsible future citizens. He cites the New Rural America Symposium and Dr. Randy Adams and urges adults to model curiosity by asking why not and challenging the status quo.
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Thomas D. Rowley
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
Randy Adams
Rural Community Assistance Program
Adams
Robert Kennedy
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