Roosevelt's Rough Rider Visit Energizes Texas Tour
Theodore Roosevelt rode a special train through Denison Sherman Dallas Fort Worth and beyond on April 5–7 1905 drawing crowds from 40000 in Waco to thousands in San Antonio. He praised Texas women a southern belle heritage and spoke to students and lawmakers while avoiding suffrage talks.
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Rumors of Trans Texas Corridor return stir Texas lawmakers
A Clifton reader highlights resurfacing bills like B1007 HB 3789 HB1201 and HB 2801 that may sell public roads for toll lanes around SH 99 and other routes. The note urges citizen scrutiny of proposed legislation, warns of land takings and private tolls, and contrasts this with local spring sports and community events in Clifton.
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County yard sale study taunts hopeful treasure hunters
A reflective column recounts a countywide yard sale held as March ended and April began. The writer plans routes and bets on finds, noting the hunt mirrors life, the chance of missing treasures, and the thrill of discovery at modest homes with one final plea to readers.
Kindness from a Clifton grocer’s helper warms elder shopper
Alan Blum of Clifton, Texas writes about a courteous young clerk in a David’s Grocery white coat who showed where to read expiration dates and offered to share a fresh bottle if not used that day. He praises the clerk’s helpful attitude and reflects on kindness and the second greatest commandment.
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