Two Texas papers merge after 1957 union
The New Braunfels Herald and the falang were founded in 1890 and 1862 respectively, with a 1957 merger creating a bilingual paper printed in German and English until 1958, reflecting the community's press history in New Braunfels.
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Cuts in cancer research funds must be restored
Armstrong condemns federal funding cuts to cancer research after 30 years and calls for government accountability. With 1.3 million Americans diagnosed annually, the fight continues as Comal County honors victims and supports fundraisers like Huntsman’s Ball and Relay for Life launching this week.
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McKenna Events Center
Relay For Life
American Cancer Society
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Today in History January 14 highlights
Today is Sunday, January 14, 2007. Notable events include the 1784 U S England peace treaty, Connecticut’s Fundamental Orders adopted in 1639, Napoleon III’s escape attempt in 1858, Puccini's Tosca premiere in 1900, Casablanca wartime conference in 1943, NBC Today show debut in 1952, Tito elected president in 1953, Humphrey Bogart’s death in 1957, and George Wallace sworn in as Alabama governor in 1963.
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England
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Alabama
Letter In Defense Of River Recreation Rules
A New Braunfels reader argues that proposed Guadalupe and Comal river rules threaten local businesses. He floats rivers most of summer, collects cans for recycling, and condemns “stupid people” while urging litter prevention and cleaner can recovery to fund river improvements. He warns changing policies violates rights and mentions San Marcos as an alternative.
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Comal
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Somalia War Strain Tests UN Role and US Tactics
Khaleej Times argues that the UN remains sidelined as the United States extends aerial strikes in southern Somalia. The piece compares the evolving crisis to Afghanistan in 2001, criticizing hard line tactics and warning of potential extremist backlash and wider terrorism. It notes civilian casualties and displacement as outcomes of the US led operation.
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Contact details for U S government officials in Texas
Directory of congressional and state legislators with addresses in Washington Austin and San Antonio including senators Kay Hutchison John Cornyn and representative Lamar Smith plus Henry Cuellar Nathan Macias Jeff Wentworth numbers faxes and web pages for citizen inquiries.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell
Washington, D.C
Hutchison
San Antonio
Henry Cuellar
Longworth House
House.gov
Cuellar
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British leadership mistaken over ending Iraq war stance
Cal Thomas argues Britain’s leadership quarrels over withdrawal as Bush orders more troops in Iraq. He cites MI5 alerts, Gordon Brown’s stance, and Blair’s support, urging continued US-UK unity against terrorism and warning against softening the front in the fight.
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