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Opinion: Why Donald Trump Could Win in a Landslide Tuesday

11/02/2024 - 19:06 , by Yantis Green

Here’s why Trump has a real shot at reclaiming the Oval Office in a historic landslide.

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Significance, God, and Politics

10/28/2024 - 11:55 , by davidcurrie

OPINION — On October 5, I attended the memorial service for my friend of 46 years, Floyd Craig, in Nashville, Tennessee. The memorial service was led by our mutual friend, Dr. David Sapp. All three of us met in 1978 when I started to work with the Southern Baptist Christian Life Commission in Nashville.

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To Vote for or Against Proposition A

10/21/2024 - 12:03 , by live

OPINION — The San Angelo ISD has placed a proposal on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot to modify the school district’s tax rate, as required by Texas law. The intricacies of school district finance in Texas can be perplexing, leaving some voters unsure. The central question: Should you vote in favor of Prop A?

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Spooky: 'October Surprise' Could Come Late on Election Night

10/17/2024 - 07:43 , by Yantis Green

Both parties appear prepared to contest results they do not favor, leaving many voters wondering whether the peaceful transfer of power—a cornerstone of the American political system—can endure.

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Opinion: It’s Time for a Multi-Level Driver’s License System in Texas

10/12/2024 - 10:52 , by Yantis Green

In a state where more than 3,600 people died in crashes in 2022 alone, shouldn’t we hold drivers to a higher standard? By ensuring that people with the most experience and safest records get the highest-tier licenses, we’ll gradually reduce the number of inexperienced or careless drivers behind the wheel.

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TGC Democrats Field Two Candidates in Local Elections, Facing Uphill Battle in GOP Stronghold

10/11/2024 - 09:35 , by Yantis Green

The local Democratic Party has struggled to gain traction, fielding only two candidates for County Commissioner positions while leaving over a dozen other races uncontested.

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OPINION - Still Undecided? Then Don't Vote

10/05/2024 - 11:12 , by Yantis Green

Younger voters, although passionate about change, may lack the depth of knowledge needed to make fully informed choices.

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Could Texas Turn Blue Without Straight-Ticket Voting?

10/01/2024 - 07:21 , by Yantis Green

As Texas continues to experience rapid demographic changes, the elimination of straight-party voting represents a new battleground in the state’s political future.

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Op-Ed: The Legislature Must Prioritize Texas’ Public Safety Personnel This Session

09/30/2024 - 09:45 , by lucasbanda

By: Rohnnie Shaw, Executive Director of Texas State Troopers Association.

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The Deep State - the Anonymous 'They'

09/27/2024 - 09:34 , by Yantis Green

Because these employees are part of a system that is subject to political oversight, they inherently have a vested interest in who is elected to every office, from local mayors to state governors, and especially the president.

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Vice Presidential Debate: Impactful or Just Creepy & Weird?

09/26/2024 - 11:18 , by Yantis Green

In the 2024 presidential race, some voters remain undecided for a variety of reasons. Some may feel disillusioned with both major parties, struggling to align with candidates’ stances on key issues like the economy, healthcare, or immigration.

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Opinion: What If Trump is Assassinated? The Dangerous Precedent of Political Violence in America

09/20/2024 - 11:00 , by Yantis Green

The ramifications of a successful assassination attempt are terrifying to contemplate, not just for what it would mean politically, but for what it signals about the state of the nation.

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