North Texas universities unite for stronger state research plan
Three major North Texas universities led by UT Dallas UT Arlington and UNT Denton call for a shared push to upgrade Texas research universities. They support Rep Dan Branch HB 51 incentives to reward grants endowments and faculty recruitment and aim to build a statewide knowledge based economy. The Dallas Morning News urges lawmakers to unite metro area leaders for a cohesive higher education blueprint.
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Free produce in Fort Worth elementary schools kicks off CoolCaf
The Northwest district in Fort Worth launches CoolCaf in January at Sendera Ranch and O A Peterson elementaries offering free prepackaged fruits and vegetables from a produce bar plus nutrition education. ARAMARK designed the program after nationwide research to boost healthy eating, aiming for lasting habits and reduced obesity risk in children.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Stand
A 1988 Pulitzer winner editorial page stresses freedom as a divine gift and self-control. It urges readers to promote and preserve liberty, guiding individuals to govern themselves and produce their best, aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
The Good Obama can do MONA CHAREN
Mona Charen, an attorney and syndicated columnist, previously served as a Reagan White House speech writer and now comments on political matters.
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Obama could reshape American marriage culture through presidency
The Chicago Tribune notes Barack Obama's public positions may influence family structure. It argues that stable, married two-parent families yield better outcomes for children and calls for cultural shift toward marriage as the norm, complemented by policies like expanded marriage promotion and child tax credits.
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Clinton's charitable work deserves praise
Susan Estrich argues for approving Hillary Clinton’s secretary of state bid while praising Bill Clinton’s philanthropy through the Clinton Foundation. She notes his post presidency aid to Africa, malaria and AIDS efforts, donor transparency, and calls for scrutiny of potential conflicts without derailing Johns.
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Odessa churches credit volunteers for Christmas celebrations
The Odessa American praises volunteers who organized church Christmas events and invites readers to share opinions on current topics via email, using thumbs nominations to express views.
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