Undercover liars with cameras shouldn’t get to destroy political candidates with impunity. By Jason Salzman It used to be that journalists would join major candidates on the campaign trail, following them from coffee shops to parades and beyond as they tried to woo supporters and votes. Reporters would record how a candidate might change his …
Monthly Archive: July 2012
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Jul 21
Shameless tax loopholes
Sen. Lindsey Graham says tax-avoiding gimmicks are “American.” By William A. Collins Don’t just hang Your head and moan, Buy a loophole Of your own. One intriguing aspect of today’s taxation debate is that it’s so shameless. Republican leaders aren’t embarrassed in the slightest to shill for the rich. Consider this gem from Sen. Lindsey …
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Jul 18
LISD named
Region 7 ESC announces regional 2012 school board of the year The Longview ISD school board has been named the regional winner for the 2012 School Board of the Year (SBOTY) Award. Longview ISD will represent Region 7 as its nominee for the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Texas School Board of the Year …
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Jul 18
Grants serve Texas vets
The Texas Veterans Commission has announced the awarding of grants to organizations dedicated to helping military veterans and their families. The solicitation process commenced July 13, and will continue through 5:00 p.m. August 7. Vets will receive assistance for such problems as transportation to medical facilities, counseling for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, short-term financial assistance, …
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Jul 18
Public invited to community celebration for ‘new’ ETMC Henderson
Area residents of all ages are invited to attend a community celebration and dedication of the “new” East Texas Medical Center Henderson, Sunday, July 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. “We are inviting the public to join us as we celebrate the completion of the hospital renovation project – a major step in fostering ETMC’s …
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Jul 18
Public health district honored
Local Health Department Program is One of 39 Nationwide to Receive “Model Practice Award” in 2012 North East Texas Health was honored at the 2012 annual conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), a body of peers, for developing and implementing a program that demonstrates exemplary and replicable …
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Jul 18
Revival at Red Oak
RED OAK BAPTIST CHURCH has scheduled its annual revival from July 23-27 7:30 p.m. nightly. The speaker each night will be Fabian Jacko, pastor of the Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Pray for salvations and also come to be revived. Red Oak Baptist Church is located at 2717 Martin Luther King Jr …
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Jul 18
NAACP banquet
The annual Tyler NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet will be held Saturday, August 11, at 6:00 p.m., at Marvin United Methodist Church. Banquet Speaker is Hon. Gary Bledsoe, Texas Conference President. Tickets are $30 and are available at Beauty Break (903-595-1734) or the NAACP office (903-531-0071). Entertainment is by the North Star Baptist Church Male Choir …
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