Texas lawmakers weigh candy that mimics marijuana flavor
Texas Representative Aaron Péfia proposes a bill to regulate confections that imitate marijuana flavor arguing they could lure children into using real marijuana. Makers counter that the products target adults and that politicians seek attention.
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Aaron Pefia
D-Edinburg
Pefia
Teach for America shines amid Texas school funding stalemate
The Texas Legislature stalls on school finance while Teach for America tutors deliver impact in classrooms. Independent studies show TFA instructors outperform many beginners and boost math scores, with strong retention. Houston TFA members helped found top charter schools like KIPP, and TFA’s support model aids teachers from day one.
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Rick Perry
Teach For America
TFA
Houston Tfa
Kipp Academies
Princeton
America
Teach For
Odessa Obituary Notices Tie Names to Local Figures
Obituary brief lists Odessa residents Ken Brodnax Drial Bill Salter as noted figures. Publisher Emeritus identified with the local paper.
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Bill Salter
Statement on Freedom and Self Control Faith View
A political editorial emphasizes freedom as a gift from God and defines it as self-control. The piece argues that true liberty comes from individual discipline, not political grants, and contends that freedom should align with moral responsibility and societal blessings.
Grand Theft Auto Debate Draws Political Fire
A column critiques violent video games led by Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. It cites 5.2 million US copies sold, notes graphic content unlocked by a mod, and criticizes retailers and parents while urging FTC action and bipartisan shame.
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Eric Pfeiffer
National Review Online
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Bill Bennett
Joe Lieberman
Eastern Europe needs honest leadership not nostalgic wrongdoing
The author argues against coddling former Soviet bloc officials and warns Western elites against hopeful myths of a third way. He critiques slow reforms in Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and East Germany, urging clear, realistic leadership and a shift to free enterprise despite tough transition.
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Bulgaria
Romania
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Hungary
Janos Kornai
Harvard
Berlin Wall
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East Germany
Lenin
Sacco
Peter
Paul
Institute For Economic Studies
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