Texas lawmakers push flexible path to Medicaid expansion
In Austin, legislators led by House Speaker Joe Straus push a flexible approach to expand coverage for Texans without insurance. They oppose federal block grants and seek to attract federal dollars to sign up low income adults, aiming for high quality coverage with affordable out of pocket costs. SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
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Texas Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact List
A compiled directory lists U S representatives and senators from Texas with office addresses in Washington D C and state capitals. It includes Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco John Cornyn Ted Cruz Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger Carlos Uresti and their official phone numbers and email links.
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Lubbock
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Amarillo
E. University Blvd
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Peace First: A Publisher's Editorial on Freedom
The piece proclaims that freedom begins with self control and personal responsibility, linking independence to moral guidance. It asserts freedom as a divine gift rather than political power, urging readers to pursue self-discipline aligned with moral law and foundational ideals.
Chavez era woes show economy wreckage and crime rise
Venezuela under Hugo Chavez saw wealth redistribution, nationalizations, and price controls that hurt the poor. Inflation exceeds 23 percent, the currency collapsed, and oil exports dominate while shortages and blackouts worsen daily life. The crime rate surged, Caracas became dangerously high, and critics cite suppressed media and eroded institutions.
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Thumbs Up For Last Weekend Of Spring Break
OA readers share upbeat view on spring break wrap up with positive notes about activities and vibes across communities. Commentary highlights family trips, sun, and leisure as the break ends.
Spring Break Fears and a Principal's Quiet Resolve
The piece notes spring time jitters in schools as superintendents and staff brace for exams and disruptions. Kilgore principal Andy Adams, tall and veteran, endures two tough prebreak days, then finds humor in a roadside coyote scene with a Get Well Soon balloon. He and his family are praised as a model community pair, with Newbury as a Metroplex speaker reference.
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