Water release marks start of Rio Grande water accord debate
Our view urges cautious optimism as Mexico begins releasing water from Falcon reservoir to help alleviate regional needs. While 11 600 acre feet were sent to northern Mexico and not credited toward debt, activists warn that Valley economies rely on dependable irrigation. Replenishment hinges on Amistad releases and rainfall, with ongoing pressure for fair debt settlement.
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Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details List
A compiled directory of lawmakers and state officials with office addresses in Washington Austin and Odessa. Included are U S Representatives Larry Combest Henry Bonilla Tom Craddick Buddy West and Senators Phil Gramm Kay Bailey Hutchison Robert Duncan Teel Bivins and Gov. Rick Perry with their respective contact addresses.
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San Antonio
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Buddy” West
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Tom Craddick
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Thomas Sowell Critiques McPherson on Affirmative Action
A syndicated column challenges James M. McPherson s recent arguments on affirmative action. It argues that sex, race, and education policy must account for broader data, citing pay gaps among Black and white faculty and the limited numbers of Black Ph Ds in mathematics while urging focus on real educational quality and future readiness.
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Creators.com
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Stanford
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GOP should reject tainted cash in national security fight
Michelle Malkin condemns what she calls race-card politics and alleges Beijing-linked influence in U S politics. She cites Katrina Leung as a Chinese double agent involved with Republican fundraisers, notes FBI ties, and urges conservatives to expose tainted donations and demand accountability from GOP leaders.
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