Two kinds of people lifters and leaners in work
A poem compares lifters who take action and lead with leaners who excuse and avoid effort. It argues that true productivity comes from responsibility, positive thinking, and solving problems. The narrator recalls a boss praising potential while signaling a push to act, reinforcing the lifter mindset.
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Texas Gains Highway Funds and Transit Push in Senate Action
The Texas delegation wins an added 104 million for Texas highway construction to offset decades of overpayments, part of a six year 208 billion transportation package. The Senate also votes to add 5 billion for national rail and public transit spending, aiding rail projects in Dallas Houston Austin San Antonio and El Paso.
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Addressing Youth Tobacco Use and Parental Roles
The article urges parents and County Extension Agents to influence children's choices to avoid tobacco. It links teen smoking to peer pressure, self esteem, and advertising, and outlines parental roles including modeling restraint, joining stop programs, promoting after school activities, open communication, goal setting, and clear family rules to deter tobacco initiation.
Political Contacts List From Texas Officials
A concise roster lists President Bill Clinton and U S senators Kay Bailey Hutchison Phil Gramm and Larry Combest plus Texas leaders Governor George W Bush Ag Commissioner Rick Perry Attorney General Dan Morales Treasurer BJ Bidg Comptroller John Sharp with their stated office addresses including Washington D C Austin and phone numbers. The document appears to assemble contact points for federal and state offices.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
R - Texas
Hart Senate
Phil Gramm
R-Texas
Russell Building
D.C
Larry Combest
Longworth Ridg
George W. Bush
Austin
Rick Perry
Dan Morales
BJ Bidg
John Sharp
State Office
Letter to Editor Questions Education Reform and Teacher Struggles
Katrinka Park, with 30 years in teaching, argues against sweeping tests and selective classrooms. She warns against politicized schooling and urges Texas leaders and legislators to join teachers in classrooms to read with students and improve conditions.
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State Board of Education
Katrinka Park
Pushing Boundaries A Wheelchair Pig Show Highlights Courage
Gina Caswell Kelly recalls a Houston Livestock Show moment where a young man in a wheelchair shows a pig with his mother guiding him. The scene underscores perseverance and parental dedication, proving success comes to those who believe and persist despite handicaps.
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