Gas line upgrades may fix deadly blasts in Texas
In the wake of 2006 Wylie explosions and other North Texas gas disasters the Texas Railroad Commission urged a phased replacement of older steel service lines. Michael Williams proposed a decade long plan costing about 500 million dollars, with mandates for Atmos Energy and CenterPoint Energy to replace lines based on city leak rates, while regulators ensure utilities do not profit from repairs.
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Texas Two Step debate roils Texas Democratic Party
Texas Democrats defended the two step presidential delegate process amid criticism that the hybrid method creates two classes of voters. Critics say caucus participation disadvantages workers students and deployed military members, hindering grassroots participation and minority representation. The party seeks a waiver from the Democratic National Committee or to end the system. San Antonio Express-News
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Let peace begin with me by Laura Dennis winner
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Laura Dennis presents a civic minded message urging readers to pursue freedom through self control. The article frames freedom as a divine gift and moral responsibility aligned with core ethical guides including the Golden Rule.
NAACP descent reflected in Charen's path to column writing
MONA CHAREN, an attorney and syndicated columnist, traces her career from serving as a speech writer in the Reagan era to her current role. The piece profiles her advocacy and journalistic work within civil rights context.
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NAACP Faces Criticism Over Tea Party Racism Claims
The NAACP condemns perceived racist elements in the tea party movement amid debates over race and politics. The piece notes long NAACP history from anti lynching advocacy to modern liberal activism and questions the accuracy of allegations of racism in recent protests.
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Annie's Ghosts Family Secret Revealed and Recalled
Susan Estrich profiles Annie's Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg as a social history of family secrets. The book centers on Luxenberg's search into his mother’s hidden sister Annie and the stigma of mental illness that shaped their family. The story argues that honesty strengthens family bonds and guides children toward humanity.
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Grace Point Church plans 400 backpack giveaway
The Odessa American endorses Grace Point Church for a program to distribute 400 backpacks and school supplies, inviting reader opinions on current topics via email.
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