Texas lawmakers and courts spar over school finance and taxes
In Austin after a 92 day session Gov. Clements signs school finance and tax bills amid mixed support from Hispanic lawmakers. Critics predict the plan will be struck down by Judge McCown, who will hear arguments on June 25 regarding equal shares for poorer districts and overall funding sufficiency. The piece questions court power, prior court-ordered spending for prisons and mental health, and potential moves toward a personal income tax to fund health programs.
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Austin-Afiter
Bill Clements
Greg Luna
San Antonio
Luna
Eddie Cavazos
Dcorpus Christi
al Kaufmann
School McCown
Austin
McCown
Cavazos
Ron Wilson
Houston
Texas Supreme Court
Wilson
Bill Hobby
Fathers, sons, and footballs in a Father’s Day tribute
A columnist reflects on fathers and sports talk, recalling how his dad mentored him through football and life. He remembers a parking lot moment in Wichita Falls, chats with several coaches, and urges readers to honor their fathers on Father's Day with simple, heartfelt appreciation.
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Paris Wildcats
West Orange Stark
Braum's
Wichita Falls
Lubbock Independent School
Meadow
Roemisch
Dallas
Conway Twitty
Right to Die Debate and Kevorkian Case Revisited
A columnist weighs the ethics of death by own action sparked by Dr. Kevorkian's Detroit case involving Janet Adkins. They explore religious, legal, and personal dimensions, asking whether a right to die exists and how far it should extend, urging careful regulation and emphasis on life at all costs.
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Jack Kevorkian
Detroit
Janet Adkins
Michigan
Adkins
U.S
Texas
Kevorkian
Emancipation Day noted in Texas history footnote
June 19 Emancipation Day marks 135th celebration in Texas though a state holiday for 11 years. Lincoln’s Proclamation dated January 1, 1863, reached Texas late. real change began with General Granger’s 1865 Galveston reading of General Order No. 3 at Ashton Villa, freeing all slaves in the state.
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Abraham Lincoln
Texas
Gordon Granger
Galveston
Lincoln
General Granger
Ashton Villa
James Moreau Brown
Juneteenth Celebrations and State Holiday History in Texas
A overview of Juneteenth origins in Texas and the spread of Emancipation Day celebrations across states. It notes Texas made Juneteenth an official holiday in 1980, with broader recognition growing since, and references related regional observances and community topics.
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Texas
Lincoln
Mississippi
Florida
Fluoridation and water safety in Texas findings
Fluoride occurs naturally in water, with concentrations from trace amounts to over 1.5 mg per liter. Benefits include reduced dental caries at 1.0 mg/L and potential fluorosis over 1.5 mg/L. EPA limits exist though some Texas sources exceed 1.5 mg/L. Private wells reveal fluoride levels. Debate spans health risks and rights, while ADA and AMA endorse fluoridation.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Texas
Cancer groups deny fluoride as a carcinogen refutes claims
The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute reject claims that fluoride causes cancer. They note that excessive fluoride can be toxic but most fluoride poisoning cases involve small children ingesting fluoride supplements.
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American Cancer Society
The
National Cancer Institute
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