Texas sales tax holiday faces a two year pause
Fort Worth Star Telegram analyzes the August sales tax holiday, noting a $110 million potential loss to the general fund if suspended for two years. It weighs who benefits, the uneven exemption, local tax effects, and the need to reassess the program every two years while considering broader budget pressures.
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Freedom Patriot Canty Publisher Laura Dennis
Let peace begin with me proclaims the Freedom Patriot belief statement. The publisher Laura Dennis frames the newspaper as a beacon for readers to guard and promote personal freedom through self control and alignment with moral guides.
Newt and Carlista Estrich Susan Estrich Profile
Susan Estrich is the Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California Law Center and also a syndicated columnist.
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Newt Gingrich public life judged by personal scandal
The author weighs Newt Gingrich and Callista against Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, arguing personal morality shapes political viability. They note Gingrich dated a aide while pursuing Clinton’s impeachment, question hypocrisy, and discuss impact on Republican primary voters and social-issue politics. The piece ends with a cautious endorsement of Gingrich’s political acumen despite private life concerns.
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The Reincarnation of Brenda Starr in Columns
The author reflects on writing as a hobby from high school ambitions of Brenda Starr to teaching, retirement, and now column work. She recalls missteps, evolving topics, and a lifelong devotion to newspapers, praising editors and readers for support. The piece blends humor about language and daily life with a view of journalism as vocation.
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Odessa High Showgirls host dance clinic today
Odessa American notes a positive feature on the Odessa High Showgirls holding a dance clinic today. Readers may submit thumbs nominations or opinions via email, contributing to current topics with both praise and critique.
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