Wimberley gains edge in land use rules outside city limits
Texas counties seek stronger authority to regulate growth along I 35 and protect Hill Country water. AG ruling affirms Wimberley can enforce rules in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, enabling setbacks and pond provisions to curb runoff. Officials call for broader county land-use powers to curb unregulated development.
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SBOE vote excludes Jefferson from social studies standards
In a party line 10 to 0 proceed, Texas State Board of Education members sided with conservative activists and included Schlafly among nearly 300 figures, while removing Thomas Jefferson. The Express-News argues this reflects ideological bias over education, noting Jefferson authored the Declaration and shaped early U.S. policy despite his slaveholding.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Promotes Freedom Values
A statement from a 1988 Pulitzer Prize themed publication emphasizes freedom as self-control and divine gift. It advocates readers to promote personal liberty while aligning with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Is decline inevitable
Charen Mona Charen, attorney and syndicated columnist, reviews health care reform debate and conservative fears of entitlements. She cites past failures like Catastrophic Health Insurance, questions cost and deficit impacts, and contrasts with Britain’s shift under Thatcher, arguing lead- ship can avert decline.
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Political calm needed as heated U.S. health care debate rages
SUSAN ESTRICH, USC professor, calls for cooler rhetoric and compromise amid threats against lawmakers and partisan clashes over health care reform. She cites protests and violence, urges leaders to model restraint, stressing democracy survives disagreement but not scorched earth politics.
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Thumbs Up for Easter Wardrobe Tips from Odessa American
Odessa American invites readers to share opinions on Easter Sunday fashion with thumbs up or down notes. Send ideas via email and note a thumbs nomination for consideration.
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