Late Rally Lifts Tech Past Texas 31-28 in SWC Thriller
In front of a record crowd at Jones Stadium, Texas Tech rallied to beat Texas 31-28. Rodney Allison led a 17‑play 80‑yard drive with 87 receiving yards and a key 60‑yard run, tying the SWC lead with Arkansas at 3-0 while Texas drops to 2-1.
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Editorial endorses Ford in pivotal Texas vote
The Avalanche Journal urges a Ford victory over Carter in the national election. It argues Ford’s steady leadership, restraint on spending, and experience with foreign policy contrast Carter’s proposed programs and anti inflation record. It emphasizes Texas as potentially decisive on Tuesday.
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Reese Campaign Costs Lead In Front Of Mahon Race
Republican Jim Reese outspent Democrat George Mahon in the 19th Congressional District through Oct 18 with 130,503 versus 92,728 in expenditures and 132,089 to 98,940 in contributions. Reese loaned 60,000 of his 132,089 total contributions while Mahon’s funds came from supporters. Major outside gifts to Reese include NRCC and RNC totals, and local donors from Odessa and surrounding areas. Mahon’s donors include the Action Committee for Rural Electrification and other groups.
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Houston
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Comanche
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Norma Duff
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Prayer Excerpt Emphasizes Service Over Self
A devotional reader offers a daily prayer urging humility and servanthood with the plea Thy will be done. The short meditation underscores dedication to divine purpose and gratitude for all possessions and abilities.
Ford Carter Campaigns In Texas Tonight In Tight Race
Ford and Carter battled for Texas votes with vast rallies as both eyed big prize states. Ford touted a strong defense and oil policy while Carter drew large Latino crowds and spoke Spanish, aiming to flip southern and border states.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun Up Delays by One Hour
SUNUP returned an hour later as clocks were set back 60 minutes to return to standard time. The official changeover was at 2 a.m. today and sunset will occur about an hour later than usual, since the day begins later.
Peanut Butter Politics Stirred in Lubbock Classrooms
In Lubbock elementary schools students debate a presidential race between Ford and Carter. They joke about policy and peanut butter prices while offering playful portraits of Betty Ford and Jimmy Carter. The mock primary suggests Ford and Carter split support with quirky third-party contenders.
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