State Capitol Notes Battered by Demographic Shifts in Texas
Texas TEA notes growing minority and economically disadvantaged public school populations. Minority students now 55 percent of 3.9 million. economically disadvantaged at 65 percent of all public school students, up from 35 percent in 1987-88.
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Ed Sterling Tin
Texas Education Agency
Texas
Debbie Graves Ratcliffe
Austin American-Statesman
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bomer
Elton Bomer
Texas Department of Health
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Texas Optometry Board
Texas Attorney General
Alberto Gonzales
Gonzales
The Power of Positioning for Profit Part One
Four case studies illustrate market positions that drive small business success. The Market Dominator chases size at the expense of customer care, the Monkey Do mimics rivals, Business As Usual resists change, and the Low Price Leader risks endless price wars. The piece defines positioning as the unique customer benefits a business provides.
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Kmart
Wal-Mart
Safe lunch packing tips from Family and Consumer Sciences
County Extension Agent Jane Bray outlines food safety for school lunches. Emphasizes keeping hot foods above 140 F and cold foods below 40 F, using thermoses, insulated bags, and clean containers. Recommends avoiding repacked leftovers, choosing nonperishables when needed, and teaching proper hand and utensil hygiene.
Positive Reinforcement for Kids Through Compliments
A parenting column urges consistent positive reinforcement by complimenting children for good behavior. It argues praise motivates better habits, compares it to personal compliments, and suggests focusing on positive actions daily to foster happiness and progress.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Next Year's Crop: Combest on Agriculture Struggles
Congressman Larry Combest argues for stronger crop insurance and steady farm policy amid drought, low prices, and weak exports. He cautions against broad farm bill changes, urging safeguards for planting flexibility and a safety net for farmers and communities.
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Larry Combest
Texas
Agriculture Committee
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