Sunshine Week Spotlight on Texas Government Transparency
The Dallas Morning News argues for open government as Sunshine Week kicks off in Austin. It praises online public data portals and calls for mandatory online checkbooks, public meeting webcasts, and archiving while opposing bills to restrict access or shift notices behind agency sites. It warns against police recording protections and loopholes that would undercut the Public Information Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hopper
Austin
Ken Paxton
R-Mckinney
State Comptroller
Paxton
Linda Harper-Brown
R-Irving
Comptroller
Bill Zedler
R-Arlington
Pat Fallon
R-Frisco
Fallon
Dan Branch
Dallas
Craig Estes
Wichita Falls
Estes
Glenn Hegar
R-Katy
Allen Fletcher
R-Tomball
Fox
Jonathan Stickland
R-Bedford
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Dallas Morning News
Let Peace Begin With Me Publisher Statement
A newspaper quotes its dedication to informing readers so they may promote and preserve freedom. It asserts freedom comes from self control and aligns with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule, framing liberty as a gift from God, not a political grant from anarchy.
Mort’s Lay Away Insight and Mahon Natcher Parallels
Uncle Mort laments lay away plans as the root of national debt while praising Texas congressman George Mahon and Kentucky’s Bill Natcher for lifelong public service. The piece highlights their integrity, voting records, budgeting discipline, and pay-as-you-go philosophy, drawing lessons for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort
State House
White House
Texas
George Mahon
Kentucky
Bill Natcher
Natcher
Mahon
Western Kentucky University
Hardin-Simmons University
Mike Stephens
Congress
Breast cancer rise in young women prompts warning
In a JAMA report, metastatic breast cancer rates nearly double for women aged 25 to 39 from 1976 to 2009, with rising obesity, hormone exposure, and abortion discussions cited as potential factors. Critics urge informed abortion decisions and vigilance, noting hormone-linked risks and evolving screening norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Medical Association Jama
American Council On Science and Health
MedPage
Joel Brind
Baruch College
AMA
Panthers Shine at Crowd Pleasers Showcases of Champions
Permian High School’s Panther Paws earned top honors at the Crowd Pleasers National Showcases of Champions in San Marcos. Odessa American invites readers to send opinions on current topics by emailing onletters oapa.com with thumbs nomination notes.
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Permian High School
Panther Paws
San Marcos
Oapa
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Countess Mara
House Appropriations Committee
Newbury
Metroplex
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Donnenbury
Jimmy Margulies
World Health Organization
Angela Lanfranchi
National Cancer Institute
Jane M. Orient
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
University of Arizona College of Medicine
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