UT Regents Face Scrutiny Over Powers as President Under Fire
The Texas view argues UT Austin President William Powers Jr. deserves support amid regent criticism linked to fundraising and enrollment. Regents appointed by Gov. Perry are pressed by Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and lawmakers to justify their stance while Powers defends leadership at a Tier 1 research university amid tuition, funding and governance tensions.
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University of Virginia Board of Visitors
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Rick Perry
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Lone Star
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Powers
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Capitol
Senate
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Senate Higher Education Committee
UT Board of Regents
Santayana
Board of Regents
Homer Rainey
American Association of University Professors
Lord Acton
UT System Board of Regents
Let Peace Begin With Me Quote by Laura Enniss
A WINNER OF THE 1988 Pulitzer Prize, Laura Enniss publishes a brief motto on freedom and self control. The newspaper emphasizes information for readers to promote and preserve freedom while urging others to recognize its blessings as a divine gift aligned with moral guides.
Crime prevention vs gun violence in urban policing
Steve Chapman argues that tackling gun violence hinges on targeted criminal deterrence rather than broad gun control. He cites Chicago’s Project Safe Neighborhoods and NYC policing strategies, warning that bans or limits mainly burden law abiding citizens while failing to deter criminals.
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Britain
Australia
Americans
Nebraska
Chicago
Project Safe Neighborhoods
Ludwig
Heritage of Odessa Honorees Eyed for Thumbs Nomination
Brian Duffy voices support for Heritage of Odessa honorees and invites public input on a thumbs nomination process. An email channel at onletters 0a0a.com is mentioned for submissions, reflecting American perspective on the Recognition program.
Texas tax reform urged to fund public needs
FE Scott McCown argues Texas must modernize its tax system to fund education, infrastructure, and health care amid declines after the margins tax and post recession budget tricks. He cites Rainy Day Fund limits and calls for outright tax modernization rather than deeper cuts to ensure a prosperous future.
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