Bush shows new White House style at economic round table
Jack Faris notes Bush welcomed corporate leaders to a closed door Austin round table and praised his responsiveness. Critics doubt his intellect yet participants say he asked incisive questions and listened intently. Bush emphasizes focus over social life and jokes about sleeping in the White House.
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Clinton Eight Years In Review On Gays In The Military
A retrospective on President Clinton eight years into office detailing steps toward lifting the ban on gays in the military, the don’t ask don’t tell compromise, health care reform efforts, and deficit reduction plans. The piece notes political clashes, the Whitewater probe, and the Republican Contract with America reshaping Congress. It highlights perceived overreach and the struggle to deliver clear reforms amid divided government.
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Mainland youths vie for title in county hoop shoot
Local school winners from around the county competed in the second round of the hoop shoot on Saturday. Participants had 25 tries and the top shooter in each age and gender group earns the win before advancing to the district contest in Galveston on February 4.
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Hoop Shoot Winners Named for Ages 8 to 13
Christy Anderson Dickinson first, Morgan Thomas Texas City second, Julia Matthews Texas City third in Girls. Boys 8-9 Juan Cortez Texas City first, Alberto De Los Santos Texas City second. Gins 10-11 Brandy Hammonds Texas first, Margaret Jones Texas second. Boys 10-11 Caleb Marburger Santa Fe first, Austin Adams Texas second, Joel Taylor La Marque third.
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Santa Fe
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