Common Sense or Nonsense in Business
A column excerpt reviews Ziglar’s book Some Thing Else to Smile About a collection of over 100 inspirational life stories. It highlights Nat King Cole’s rise from piano player to singer and Col George Washington Goethals handling critics with steady focus on the canal.
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Mark McGwire
St. Louis Cardinals
Ziglar
Nat “King” Cole
Cole
George Washington Goethals
Panama Canal
Goethals
Minding Your Own Business by Don Taylor Zig Ziglar
A reflective piece recounts how Zig Ziglar’s writings provided guidance during youth. It explores shifting goals from wealth to meaningful work and relationships, guided by a moral compass prioritizing God, family, then work. The writer notes Ziglar as a trusted friend figure and mentions a notable mailbox surprise from Zig Ziglar Corporation.
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Ziglar
God
Zig Ziglar
Statewide TAAS pass rate hits record high in Texas
Texas students in grades three through ten posted an 80 percent passing rate on the English TAAS this spring, marking the seventh consecutive year of record highs. Commissioner Jim Nelson announced May 1 the 10 year history shows the best performance, 27 points above the 1994 level.
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Austin
Texas
Edu
Jim Nelson
Texas students set record TAAS scores nationwide
Texas students posted a record high TAAS pass rate with 53 percent of third through eighth and 10th graders passing all tests. In spring 2000, 1,882,991 took English or Spanish TAAS, up from 1,847,199 in 1999, while Governor Bush announced Project ChildSafe to provide free child safety locks and tips statewide.
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Texas
Governor's Criminal Justice Division
Project ChildSafe
A Loving, Mischievous Mom Remembered in Family Tale
A speaker fondly recalls Gina Caswell Kelly chatting about mothers and her own mom. The narrative centers on a playful, sometimes risky game with a hot iron and stove, a deep bond, and a lifelong appreciation for humor, love, and shared family moments.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Mom
White Suit Brigade Thanks to Jim Rudd Unit for Pool Help
Letter from Bill Grant praising the Terry County Pool staff and the Jim Rudd Unit. Twelve residents ride a white bus to serve 150 to 200 local children by cleaning repairing and preparing the pool. Their work supports lifeguards and youth programs giving families peace of mind and opportunities for youth.
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Jim Rudd
Terry County Pool
White Suit Brigade
Officer Wilson
Warden Upshaw
Bill Grant
Brownfield Cemetery marker dedication announced for May 29
Betty DuBose Hamilton thanks Brownfield News for cemetery history coverage and invites readers to a Memorial Day dedication at Brownfield Cemetery at 11 00 a.m. Representatives of Anglo and Hispanic families will speak. Seating is provided and the student council will offer water.
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Brownfield News
Mildred Adams
Brownfield Cemetery
Terry County
Brownfield High School
Terry County Historical Commission
Betty DuBose Hamilton
Good citizen Justin Tuggle aids stranded travelers near Brownfield
On Friday May 5 a driver and his daughter stalled south of Brownfield. Justin Tuggle of DeLeon Peanut Co. retrieved her from the road, brought her back, contacted Ford House, and arranged care as the car needed repair until Monday. The note praises Tuggle and DeLeon Peanut Co. for their help.
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Odessa
Brownfield
DeLeon Peanut Co
Justin Tuggle
Ford House
Thanking Brownfield Police Dept for school safety
A Brownfield parent praises the Brownfield Police Department for patrols around schools. The writer Marla Elliott expresses appreciation for the officers' work and the sense of safety they provide to her and the city. The message encourages continued dedication from Brownfield’s finest.
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Brownfield
Marla Elliott
Verification Request for Personal Contact Details
A requester asks for the name address and phone number of the recipient for verification. The request appears to seek personal data potentially for identity confirmation, but no context about authorization or purpose is provided. Further handling should confirm consent and proper data governance before sharing.
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Texas Criminal Justice Policy Council
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