Voucher debate in Texas schools draws Brownfield view
Charles Harrison of Brownfield ConsolIndependent School District discusses vouchers, arguing they could spur legitimate competition but warn of an uneven field if non-public schools lack TAAS testing, open enrollment, and state curriculum requirements. He favors accountability and a statewide waiting list for Brownfield Schools.
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State Capitol Highlights Air pollution emitters cutting back
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission reports a 1997 inventory showing 2.5 million tons of pollutants from 1,600 sources, with 900,000 tons grandfathered. Since 1986 emissions fell despite economy growth, CARE plans move more sources into permitting, and TU Electric committed to a one third reduction.
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Hammering with love not anger in parenting lessons
In a parenting essay Gina Caswell Kelly compares parenting to using a hammer, arguing against harsh responses to children’s mistakes. She urges parents to prefer love and guidance over punishment, using the nail and hammer analogy to show how calm patience builds strong futures.
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Minding Your Own Business The Secret Weapons of Small Firms
Don Taylor argues small businesses survive and thrive due to two core forces the want to factor and the got to factor. He explains owners display courage, perseverance, and total commitment, equating a determined mix of want to and got to with the power of big competitors. The columnist praises the American dream embodied by enterprising owners.
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