The bright future of Texas energy
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If our state’s economy had a heartbeat, it would be the energy sector. It drives more than one-third of our economy and generates more than 12% of the nation’s total electricity production.
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Asbestos exposure may still concern Texas veterans
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During the 20th century, asbestos was overly used in the U.S. military, as the WWII war effort demanded accessible materials for military equipment production. Asbestos was available in large amounts, and manufacturers wanted to make the most of its broad range of utility and low price, ignoring the health risks of mixing asbestos in products. The Navy capitalized the most on using asbestos, and it put naval personnel at an outstandingly high risk of asbestos exposure. However, this doesn’t exclude other military bases from being a potential source of asbestos contamination.
How Christians have radicalized the GOP
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Thomas Jefferson studied and embraced Enlightenment philosophy, the ideas of the Age of Reason. And they inspired him when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Sunshine Week: Taking a stand against public information blackouts
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Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials — and hold them accountable. Sunshine Week, taking place March 10-16, recognizes the importance of open government and educates Americans about their right to public information.
How to maintain your sobriety on St. Patrick’s Day
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The process of achieving sobriety, whether overcoming drug or alcohol addiction or giving up alcohol to support a better life, has its challenges. Every person in this situation is faced with obstacles, big and small.
Bull riding simplifies election process
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“This whole election process just doesn’t work for me,” Dud said, sipping his coffee. “There’s no way we can tell who is best for the job.” Doc, being the senior member of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank, looked kindly at Dud.
Massive wildfires ignited by power lines
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Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires.
Can elections heal rather than divide?
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“Elections, when done right, are tens of millions of tiny healing moments.” I read that line on my LinkedIn feed and immediately stopped scrolling. I’ve been dreading 2024 for several years, in fear of the increasing division in our country.
Restoring human dignity on the U.S. southern border
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In one of the most violent cities in the Western hemisphere, we meet with immigrants in a shelter trying to make their way to safety in the United States. Reynosa, Mexico is just across the border from McAllen, and currently garners a Level 4 Travel Warning from the U.S. State Department: Do Not Travel. The same as Afghanistan and Iraq.
I’m safe watching bull riding here in my recliner
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That thick old hide shifted beneath me as I got my handhold in the bull rope. I watched his horns.
