Politics
Sarah Palin to visit Dallas on Oct. 3
By GROMER JEFFERS JR., Dallas Morning News, 11 September 2008
DALLAS – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is scheduled to visit Dallas on Oct. 3 for a fundraiser and possibly a public rally.
We recommend Williams for Railroad Commission
Dallas Morning News, 12 September 2008
DALLAS – We recommend Michael Williams for another term on the Texas Railroad Commission, though we do so with some reservation, despite the fact that he's clearly the most knowledgeable, experienced candidate for the panel that oversees much of Texas' energy industry.
Government
Cornyn throws 'Hail Mary' pass to secure VA hospital for the Valley
By Steve Taylor and Treto Garza, Rio Grande Guardian, 11 September 2008
HARLINGEN – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has asked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to help him get a VA hospital constructed in the Rio Grande Valley.
Border chief can't promise fence will be done when Bush leaves office
Dallas Morning News, 11 September 2008
WASHINGTON – The head of the agency that oversees the Border Patrol said Wednesday he cannot promise to meet President Bush's goal of completing a Southwest border fence when he leaves office.
Immigration not enforced, experts say
By HERNÁN ROZEMBERG, San Antonio Express-News, 11 September 2008
SAN ANTONIO – A handful of conservative states with a recent influx of immigrants have drawn national attention for passing "punitive" immigration laws, but the reality is most state legislatures are quietly welcoming newcomers, according to a new report released Thursday.
Valley Partnership will back Dewhurst's Voter ID legislation
By Steve Taylor, Rio Grande Guardian, 11 September 2008
WESLACO – The Rio Grande Valley Partnership is going to back Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s push next session for Voter ID legislation, says its President and CEO Bill Summers.
Endowments must offset tuition increases
Dallas Morning News, 12 September 2008
DALLAS – Texas families must be thrilled to see Comptroller Susan Combs resurrect the Texas Tomorrow Fund.
Good deal
Houston Chronicle, 11 September 2008
HOUSTON – At a time when Americans remain deeply worried about the faltering economy and their own financial situation, the new Texas Tuition Promise Fund, which opened Wednesday, is good news for parents. As college tuition costs continue to spiral upward, the fund can help bring a measure of stability and predictability to planning for children's college years.
Welcome back, prepay fund
Amarillo Globe-News, 12 September 2008
AMARILLO – Texans have seen one of the not-so-helpful consequences of college tuition deregulation: a sharp increase in the cost of attending colleges and universities.
Disincentives for higher learning
Waco Tribune-Herald, 12 September 2008
WACO – The history of school reform in Texas is rife with changes that made learning subservient to rankings and rigmarole.
Seifert: We are more afraid of ICE than of Ike
By Michael Seifert, Rio Grande Guardian, 11 September 2008
BROWNSVILLE – I have lived in the Rio Grande Valley's colonias for the past 15 years and have come to love the resilience and the energy that these communities contain and nurture.
Treviño: Challenging the federal definition of border security
By Marisa Treviño, Rio Grande Guardian, 11 September 2008
DALLAS – It’s been seven years since 9-11 branded its place in this country’s history and lexicon.
News
Agency approves 130-mile route for power lines
By David C. Doolittle, AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 12 September 2008
AUSTIN – State officials on Thursday approved projects that would put 130 miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines from Salado to near Seguin in Guadalupe County that have drawn opposition from landowners and cities.
$2 billion down the hole, and all Waxahachie got was a missed opportunity
By DAVID CASSTEVENS, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 September 2008
FORT WORTH – Pat McElroy is proud of Waxahachie.
The big one: 108 years ago, the nation's worst natural disaster nearly destroyed Galveston
By Art Chapman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 September 2008
GALVESTON – On the morning of Sept. 8, 1900, Galveston residents awoke to rising tides and blustery winds, but with little sense of alarm.
People
Ex-border agents denied hearing
By Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times, 12 September 2008
El PASO – Supporters of two imprisoned former Border Patrol agents said they would keep fighting for their freedom even after a request for a new hearing on their case was denied by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Tour de France comeback means Armstrong can drop the hose
By John Kelso, AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 12 September 2008
AUSTIN – Why am I so pumped that Lance Armstrong has decided to come out of retirement and start pedaling again in the Tour de France?
