Ungrateful people are losers
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Seems like I am noticing a trend, and not a healthy one. As a whole, our nation is losing the ability to pronounce some words.
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Heroes ride Hondas there
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Faraway country. Poverty stricken area with hard-working citizens, who don’t have much chance to see things change for the better.
LET TEXANS RUN TEXAS
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Here in Texas, we have a saying, ‘Let Texans run Texas.’ This declaration is a reminder of the importance of states’ rights, why we must protect our sovereignty, and each and every state’s constitutional right to determine their own laws based upon what is best for that state.
Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay
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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION school choice, teacher pay Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first – vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Sipping a sewer water slushee
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What is a ‘Sewer Water Slushee?’ Put any of your favorite fresh fruits into the blender, add a bit of vanilla or cinnamon, and then pour in a splash of your favorite milk and some sparkling clean ice cubes. Blend it all together, then pour into a tall glass and sip away. Oh, but before you blend it, be sure to add a tablespoon of sewer water, straight from your local sewer.
LESS DISTURBED
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Slogan t-shirts are my preferred method of communication – I’m a walking bumper sticker. I have t-shirts from my favorite Mexican restaurant in San Antonio ( Mi Tierra), several from my church (Kitchen Crew, Kid’s Ministries, Health Fair…), and many others from places I’ve visited (Washington, D.C., Puerto Vallarta, NYC, South Beach…). As I’ve written, I used to design t-shirts for the Christian Youth market, and just recently created a new design ( Forget Me Remember Jesus ).
FROM THE BLEACHERS – Expectations matter
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Does your team expect to win? Do your coaches and administration believe in the process they are providing to produce a great product? Does your community have high expectations of the school district? High expectations of players and coaches yield great results if the process is properly planned, prepared, and executed. When I say process, I mean the organization and knowledgeable preparation has been put in place. If the process lacks knowledge, although the organization is good, there is still a missing link. With excel-they know what they are doing. Proper preparation will help average players to perform excellently. They are taught how to play the game and become great teams. Great teams with average talent many times beat teams with more talent.
Lonely and Hurting
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She finally looked up from her computer and stretched her neck after several hours of working nonstop. As she glanced around the room, she noticed the blinds were still open on the window of her home office, giving her a clear view of the falling evening twilight.
Texas employment at historic high, but jobless rate is up
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For the 30th consecutive month, Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Letter to the Editor Policy
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