Texans honor slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King
Across Texas people paid tribute to the slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr as ceremonies and services filled churches and public spaces reflecting on his legacy and the ongoing fight for equality.
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Killer quake hits Central America on Saturday
A major earthquake shook Central America causing cracked buildings, blocked roads, and outages in radio and telephone service. The event disrupted daily life across the region and prompted emergency responses. Further details appear on Page 8A.
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Peace talks resume between Peres and Arafat before Clinton exit
Former Prime Minister Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat met again on Saturday in a final push for a peace agreement before President Clinton leaves office and Israel’s battered leader faces voters. The confrontation over a lasting settlement remains unresolved as leaders seek a path forward.
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Inspiration Blessings Count Reveals What the Lord Has Done
A devotional exhortation urges readers to name their blessings one by one to recognize the Lord’s deeds and blessings in daily life. The piece emphasizes gratitude and reflection on divine providence.
Inside Amen 5B SA 4A Vol. 89 No. 14
Pope city Galveston County newspaper item previews local education and community happenings as Amen area pages highlight school notices and civic events, with brief notes on regional groups and ongoing community efforts across Galveston County.
Mainland Hoop Shoot crowns local girl at college arena
Texas City reports Brandy Hammonds earned first place in her age and gender bracket at the Mainland Elks Lodge annual Hoop Shoot held at College of the Mainland. The 10 year old hit shot after shot with no backboard as parents watched proudly amid 19 county participants in the 42nd annual event.
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Clinton era: failures and triumphs in eight years
Washington reflects on Bill Clinton with mixed verdicts. The piece highlights strong economic growth and welfare reform success alongside health care failure and broad reforms. It recalls the Clinton temperament, his “third way” approach, and the era’s lingering political turbulence.
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Discipline likely to top Bush style
Nancy Benac describes the president elect George W. Bush as a disciplined, decisive leader focused on short speeches, swift decisions, and punctuality. He will delegate to a powerful cabinet, emphasizes personal diplomacy, and values relationships over lengthy, technical policy debates.
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By Nancy Benac