Give a Gift program helps entire process
      Public education is facing more challenges today than 20 years ago. There are more and more outside influences that challenge students away from the educational process. With that in mind, unique programs are being developed across the nation in order to enhance the education process and keep the...
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In Jasper County
Let the bells ring....
     Newsboy photo/Charles Kerr
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Propositions try to get around control
Your Viewpoint
By LYNWOOD JACOBS Jasper
      Please vote no on amendments 2, 4, 12, 15, and 16. These five propositions are an attempt to get around the one control that we have over spending by our Texas Legislature. By law, when in session our State legislature cannot spend more than the estimated income as determined by our State. Texans...
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Chaucer and the laboratory tales
Guest Commentary
Mack Hall
      I call therefore a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skilfully, and magnanimously all the offices, both public and private, of peace and war. - John Milton On Wednesday nights an English literature course, taught by a wise and learned man, meets in the hyd...
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Judge grants anti-toll road group new hearing
Capital Highlights
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      AUSTIN The "Keep Texas Moving" advertising campaign funded by the Texas Department of Transportation continues to be challenged by Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF). Travis County State District Judge Orlinda Naranjo on Oct. 18 granted TURF's request for continuance and a new hearing...
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