Brownfield ISD Parenting News Tone Guide
Advice on cultivating a positive mindset in children through parental example and praise. Encourages self belief, praising small wins, allowing failure, independent decision making, stepping out of comfort zones, and doing one's personal best to build confidence and growth.
Talk Of Texas Letter to the Editor on ethics and consistency
A reader criticizes Washington ethics debates noting that voters demanded accountability amid Whitewater and sex scandals. The letter argues for consistency in holding elected officials to standards and mocks selective moral outrage.
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Whitewater
Clinton
Ol’ Newt
Scotty
Michelle Brisendine
Texas State Song Change From Largest to Boldest
A historical note recalls Alaska statehood in 1959 prompting Texans to replace the word largest with boldest in the Texas Our Texas lyric. Gov Price Daniel proclaimed March 6 1959 State Song Day. the song won a long competition among 286 composers and 16 judges, beating out many entries. It notes debate over whether The Eyes of Texas should hold the honor and mentions informal Rio Grande crossings and Civil War era cattle practices.
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William J. Marsh
Gladys Yoakum Wright
Fort Worth
Texas
Price Daniel
Pat M. Neff
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Shape up or ship out for Cowboys say MPs
A columnist argues Dallas owner Jerry Jones should hire private military police to enforce discipline among Cowboys players. Citing military MPs and a harsh sarge, the piece suggests off-limits bars and swift cuts for repeat offenders to protect the team’s image and revenue.
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Dallas Cowboys
Sarge
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Scruff's
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Italy
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Healthy lifestyle attitudes among youth explored
A survey by the American Dietetic Association and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports shows 97 percent of adolescents value a balanced diet and 98 percent link physical activity to health. The study notes enjoyment of varied foods, moderation, and role models influence youths, with 59 to 80 percent recognizing the benefits of active play and ongoing activity into adulthood.
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President’s
Council On Physical Fitness and Sports
Iportant
BBB Warns Seniors of Scams And Lookalike Invoices
The Better Business Bureau warns seniors about a U S Customs scam claiming winnings and demanding a 7 percent duty payout to a Montreal address. It also cautions against a World Telecommunications invoice lookalike charging 1320 for an international directory entry. Verify bills, check authorization, and contact the BBB at the listed numbers.
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U. S
Canada
U.S
Montreal
World Telecommunications Inc
Barcelona
Spain
Better Business Bureau
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