Texas border surge judged cost and unclear endgame
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas DPS border surge costs and aims, with Gov. Perry deploying 1,000 National Guard troops and a $12 million monthly bill. Apprehensions in the Rio Grande Valley fell from July highs to about 2,000 weekly, while officials seek a defined endgame and realistic goals amid ongoing enforcement.
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I'm living large an illusion
The author muses on being tall size illusions and the mismatch between clothing labels and reality. He recalls childhood and sports memory, the social tug of height, and jokes about being an average sized man. He jokes about potential rap name Nororious M.E.D. and the difference between perception and actual stature.
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Permian Picks Homecoming King and Queen Nominees
Local Permian students nominate candidates for homecoming royalty. Community members are invited to submit ideas and comments on both positive and negative topics relevant to the school and current events.
Memorial to waste CHAREN MONA Charen
Charen Mona Charen an attorney and syndicated columnist who served as a speech writer in the Reagan White House is memorialized in a brief tribute noting her professional roles and public service.
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Eisenhower Memorial saga shows corruption and stalled design
The Eisenhower Memorial in Washington faces long running controversy, with $41 million spent over 15 years and Gehry’s design drawing criticism. Proposals, including eight story tapestries and a cadet Ike statue, sparked protests, while Republicans cut funding, leaving the commission active amid questions of accountability and legacy.
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