Lone Star Golf Domination at Masters through 1956
The ninth Texan victory in 17 Masters tournaments marks Byron Nelson's rise as a defining figure. Nelson, 23 in 1935, led early and later captured his second Masters in 1942 after a dramatic playoff against Ralph Guldahl. The column traces Hogan, Demaret, Mangrum, Ferrier, Burke, and Crenshaw as pivotal Texans shaping Augusta lore, noting a waning Lone Star era after 1956 with few wins.
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Fort Worth
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Ben Hogan
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Jimmy Demaret
Augusta
Lloyd Mangrum
Burke
Newspaper staff endure tragedy to report a friend's loss
A Texas Herald-Zeitung editor recalls a 25 year old mother who left her 6 month old in a car to pick up her coworker, the child dying in the parking lot. The piece emphasizes professional detachment, the need to stay outside the story, and a reminder about heat dangers as temperatures rise.
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Doug Toney
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Toney
Herald-Zeitung
Golden years turn lean as middle class faces cutbacks
The piece laments shrinking disposable income for the middle class amid rising costs. It argues that savings and investments eroded, leaving little room for previously anticipated luxuries and comfort during retirement. It frames the era as challenging for those in the so called golden years.
Middle class shrinks as wealthy and poor grow in nation
A columnist laments rising inequality and a disconnect between politicians and everyday life. He notes the burden of gas, groceries, utilities, and health costs on families while elites enjoy superior health care. The piece critiques representives who escape the rules they set, urging reader awareness.
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Walmart
Washington
Bosque Arts Center Variety Show Sparks Community Pride
A Dallas quartet watched the packed Clifton Auditorium come alive after 57 years of darkness during the Variety Show Scholarship Fundraiser. Janet Jackson, Rick Douglas, Steve Schmidt and others organized a remarkable performance, reviving a beloved local venue and showcasing Clifton’s lively spirit.
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Clifton
Janet Jackson
Rick Douglas
Steve Schmidt
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