Gentleman Ken Dies at 48 After Courageous Cancer Fight
A funeral tribute recalls Ken as a real cowboy and a true gentleman who faced terminal cancer with patience and kindness toward nurses. The piece reflects on suffering, meaning, and the hope of understanding in life’s final journey, ending with a reader note from Bain in Floresville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Ageold
Mread
Christendom
Bain
Stockdale
Wilson County News
P.O
Floresville
Wew
Lott remarks spark debate on racism and politics
The column weighs Trent Lott's praise of Thurmond and other racially charged statements by public figures. It questions whether Clinton's praise of Fulbright implies support for segregationists and analyzes reactions across parties amid post 9 11 politics. The piece ponders theories on standards, media response, and partisan advantage.
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Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Trent Lott
R-Miss
Thurmond
Lott
Williams
Bill Clinton
Arkansas
J. William Fulbright
Orville Faubus
Fulbright
Brown Vs. Board of Education
White House
Clinton
Bush
Creators Syndicate, Inc
Newly elected officials urged to gather information before votes
Steven Zunker argues board members need time to study site choices for new East Central schools. He details concerns on land purchases, attendance boundaries, and bond fund use while praising Walls for seeking data. Oliver Nowotny comments on Ivins and asset confiscation without charges.
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Colette Walls
Wilson County News
W.W. White Road
Walls
Hildebrandt Road
Oak Crest
F.M
St. Hedwig
Salado
Elmendorf
Old Corpus Christi
Donop Roads
Conop Road
Heritage Middle School
Salado Intermediate School
Loop 410
Board of Trustees
East Central
East Central High School
John Glenn
Pecan Valley Elementary
Steven Zunker Adkins
Christmas Spirit Lies Inside Not In Gifts Or Glitter
The piece reflects on finding the true meaning of Christmas beyond shopping, parties, and decorations. It notes that giving is not always charitable and that inner peace, reconciliation, and reflection define the season. The author recalls a past chat about lights and contrasts perspectives on the holiday spirit.
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Christ
Jesus
Salvation Army
Books as holiday gifts from a reader's list
A reader highlights favorite new books across genres. Nonfiction covers War Is a Force That Gives Life Meaning by Chris Hedges and The Shield of Achilles by Philip Bobbitt, plus The Good Women of China, Master of the Senate, and Wealth and Democracy. Fiction includes Tishomingo Blues and Moral Hazard. children's picks include The Thief Lord Stink and Hoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hedges
New York Times
Hedges
Achilles
Philip Bobbitt
Bobbitt
University of Texas Law School
LBJ
Alexander McCall Smith
No. 1
Ladies’ Detective Agency
Mma Ramotswe
Botswana
Miss Marple
Hetty Wainthropp
China
Xinran
Senate
Robert Caro
Kevin Phillips
Phillips
Carol Berkin
Philadelphia
Elmore Leonard
Dixie Mafia
Enron & Etc
Kate Jennings
Robert Bryce
Enron
Donna, Tartt
Eden Lipson
Thief Lord
Cornelia Funke
Venice
Kate
Jim McMullan
Carl Haasen
Creators Syndicate, Inc
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Methodist Hospital
Victor Frankl
By Frank Bain
Frankl
U.S
Robert Byrd
Byrd
San Francisco
Willie Brown
Spike Lee
National Association of Black Social Workers
Donna Brazile
al Gore
Walter Williams
USF
Ivins
Molly Ivins
San Antonio
Oliver Nowotny
la Vernia
Christmas
Elaine Kolodzie
Austin
By Molly Ivins
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