Editorial warns motorists on speed limits in Texas
Texas officials announce new speed limit signs won t start until mid December and urge drivers to follow posted limits. Engineering reviews show 70 mph limits justified on rural interstates. lower speeds possible where studies demand it.
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Christmas poilot of cans and a bent budget tale
A holiday tip advocates collecting cans along a two mile road and mailing them to friends for varying state refunds. The piece then shifts to a critique of politicians, citing U S Rep Steve Stockman and his student loan debts, noting his recent efforts and repayments. It ends with a segue to St Jude's Children’s Research Hospital.
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Banks and ATMs Fees Stir Hope for Change
A columnist notes banks may charge for using non-bank ATMs and debates the shift toward automated tellers. The piece contrasts ATM fees with possible bank service charges and recalls a Wall Street Journal discussion on money storage versus a mattress, questioning the value of keeping funds in banks.
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Notable events and a political reporter’s legacy
A bizarre medical mishap ends with 39 stitches after a man swallows a toothbrush. James Reston, famed Washington politics columnist, died at 86, remembered for a principled, agenda-free approach and a long career from sports to politics.
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The Christian Athlete Opens Doors for Troubled Teens
The text argues that high school coaches, spending about 17 hours weekly with one child during football season, can uniquely influence troubled teens. It cites peer pressure and family dysfunction, praising the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as a path to a better life and quotes Tom Landry on personal responsibility.
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