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The impact of the government shutdown that began December 22 has its greatest direct effect on employment in metropolitan areas, where federal jobs are in abundance, and there is a greater need for government services.
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I got another of those embarrassing emails that was full of potty talk. It was filled with content and discussion that should always remain behind closed doors.
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The Amarillo Globe-News on caution with Texas’ rainy day fund:
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AUSTIN — The 86th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 8 with all its customary ceremonies and recognitions— chief of which was the unanimous election of a new House speaker — Angleton Republican Dennis Bonnen.
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There is a verse in my Bible (Well, I guess it is in everyone’s Bible!) that I just love.
I have that page well worn. Marked with notes and dates when that verse spoke to me one more time.
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With energy and ideas from first-time legislators and lots of newly engaged Texans, we’re at the beginning of an exciting and critically important Texas legislative session.
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The Houston Chronicle on the new session of the Texas Legislature:
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For many kids, organized sports aren’t much fun anymore.
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