Springtime politics stir Texas Capitol as 78th session nears
The Texas Capitol buzzes with a flood of early bills after the election, as Republicans begin a new era in both chambers. Proposals include a cigarette tax hike, terrorism related capital punishment, and daily moments of silence in schools, while Farmers Insurance extends its market exit deadline with a 6.8 percent rate cut for renewing policies. Insurance reform looms large amid a busy legislative start.
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Poachers Arrested After Deer Kill on Private Texas Land
Thousands of Texas deer hunters hit the woods as the season opened. A woman waiting at dawn killed a buck on her own land but a poacher dragged it away while another intruder shot at her husband in a separate blind. Game wardens arrested the two suspects. killing a deer on private property without permission is a state jail felony and revokes hunting licenses on conviction.
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Santa 2 review notes flaws and nostalgia in a festive package
The Santa Clause 2 lands as a mostly lightweight Disney comedy with Allen back in family fare. Weak opening, creepy toy soldiers, and a flat first act hinder charm but the climactic North Pole clash and a heartfelt scene with Elizabeth Mitchell offer some warmth amidst scattered gags and holiday mood.
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Cletis Trout
Jeff Foxworthy
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Joel Osment
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Murphye
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Murphy
Scott Calvin
Santa Claus
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Elizabeth Mitchell
Mitchell
Santa
Peter
Kevin Pollock Oae
Jay Thomas
Michael Dorn
Art LaFleur
Tooth Fairy
M Uns
Judge Reinhold
America
Eminem
Es Hanson
Aga de Palma
Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
A reflective piece on being moldable like play dough in God’s hands. The author recalls childhood dirt games and clay play to illustrate surrender, humility, and how listening to God can guide others to the right choices.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Union
Debbie
God
Brownfield residents praise community and election day varied events
In a letter to the Editor Madelyn Noble reflects on life in Brownfield Texas, recalling marriage in 1957 and her two children while praising civic pride. She notes the Harvest Festival, pilots fly-in at Terry County Airport, Bean and Cornbread lunches, school fundraisers and ball games that keep the town vibrant and urges neighbors to keep working for a better community.
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Brownfield Pilot's Association
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Madelyn Noble
Community Heart Walk supports research in Brownfield
Donnie and Nancy Wade thank Brownfield for backing the American Heart Association Heart Walk and raising funds for heart disease and stroke research. They praise sponsors and the Brownfield Cubs district championship, note venue support by Brownfield ISD, and invite future participation in next year’s event.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
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Nancy Wade
Terry County Division
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