State Capital Highlights AUSTIN on graduated licenses
The piece explains Texas new graduated driver license program. Teens under 18 must hold an instruction permit or hardship license for six months before a provisional license. Adults can drive with a permit holder. after six months teens graduate to phase two. The change aims to reduce teen crashes, citing 1999 data of 250 teen deaths and 31,385 injuries.
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New Graduated Driver’s License Law Takes Effect
The new graduated license system restricts teen driving for six months with the strictest limits after midnight and before 5 a.m. Provisional licensees may have one passenger under 21. After six months, teens move to adult-like driving. enforcement began Jan 1 with phase two starting July 1. violations are Class C misdemeanors.
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District O Columbia
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State
Terror's Forms By Jim Davis: War on Disaffected Minds
Guest column argues terrorism is not just organizational but the product of disaffected individuals. It links the Florida teen death, Jonesboro, Columbine, Oklahoma City, and Sept. 11 as signs of a broader mindset. The piece urges treating terrorism as violence by isolated individuals and groups alike and calls for war on all its forms.
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Jim Davis
Florida
Jonesboro
Oklahoma City
Columbine
Osama bin Laden
al-Qaida
Taliban
Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
Gina Caswell Kelly reflects on how God works in everyday life. She recalls helping a friend facing new responsibilities and how her casual visit altered the tone of a meeting, illustrating that ordinary people can be used by God to make a difference. She urges daily readiness and attentiveness to be used.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
God
Family appreciates Christmas package for Corey's Army unit
A Brownfield, Texas mother writes to thank local residents for sending a Christmas package to Corey T. Kent of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment at Fort Bragg. She notes he is a Private First Class with one year of service, undergoing training and open to aviation training in Arizona, and he values the student letter and the home support.
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Corey T. Kent
504Th Pir Airborne
Ft. Bragg
Corey
Brownfield Terry Co
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Kent
Cold prevention and care tips from health hints
Health hints advise rest and fluids for colds and warn against aspirin for those under 20 due to Reye's syndrome. Home steps include hand washing, not sharing cups, using tissues, ventilation, surface disinfection, and avoiding smoking, with medical advice urged for high fever or breathing difficulties.
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