Premonition of Death on Texas Highway Fulfilled
Johnny Horton, known for the song Battle of New Orleans, reportedly foresaw a fatal end due to drunk driving. The incident occurred in Central Texas on November 5, 1960, as Horton’s life story notes his migrant worker upbringing and constant relocation across East Texas.
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Ind Ole Opry
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Columbia Records
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Friendswood
Weather and sports chatter from a Cherokee Gap update
A readable local page notes sunny skies and good pasture growth after recent rain, mentions Lake Whitney rising, and praises volunteer firefighters. It covers Cowboys versus Seahawks score 38 to 17, Yankees beating the Phillies, NASCAR crashes at Talladega, and a plan for the Lautefish Supper fundraiser on December 5 with details on tickets and ordering. It also recounts Horton’s song career and school history.
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Phils
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Arlington
Nascar
Talladega
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First Security State Bank
Gap
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Mustang Valley Water Co-op
Capo
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Veterans Day duties and veteran benefits advocacy
The piece honors Veterans Day as sacred, recounts visits to Walter Reed, and highlights legislative strides from 2010 onward. It cites VA health care expansions, new clinics, education benefits, and improved support for military families, urging continued action and gratitude. The author, Edwards, champions honoring veterans with deeds.
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Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Iraq
Athanistan
Garrison
Afghanistan
Howe Miliary Casraton
Ferans
Congress
College
America
Veterans Service
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Land of the Free
Edwards
House Military Construction ‘and Veterans Affairs
Facebook Fatigue and Family Ties in Digital Life
An elderly writer laments overusing Facebook to view family photos and reconnect with old friends. She blocks many posts and games to reclaim real life contact, admitting curiosity about celebrities but preferring two real friends: her two children.
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Lis
Miami
Stanford
Hugh Hefner
Morgan Freeman
Brittany Spears
Howard
Big Brother
Ike
Bosque County Arrest Reports Highlights Oct Nov 2009
Recent arrest summaries from Bosque County Sheriff and partner agencies list Alfred Grimes born 729 68 charged with criminal nonsupport. Luis Vasquez born 9/472 charged with public intoxication. Pollard born 10 28/4 charged with assault causing bodily injury within a family dispute. Trester born 10/2/75 charged with driving while intoxicated. Lerma born 9 7/88 charged with public intoxication.
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Punty
Alfred Lee Grimes
Chris Talbert
Luis R. Vasquez
Meridian
Cody Benn Pollard
Chad Mays
Ross William Trester
David Pack
Mark Anthony Lerma
Erroneous Arrest Report Corrected for Bosque County
A Bosque County arrest report contained multiple typos and mischarges. The correct charge for Ellary is driving while license invalid with a corrected birthdate. Several individuals face charges including possession of marijuana, driving while intoxicated, and public intoxication, with arrest dates ranging November 1 through November 5 by various officers.
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Bosque County Sherif
Ellary
Erro
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