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  Texas Legislature Gears Up for Historic Vote on School Vouchers: A New Era for Public Education?

  "This is going to be a defining moment for Texas education. We won't know for years whether vouchers will be a bold step forward or just another expensive boondoggle."

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  COLUMN: A Wife, by Any Other Name

  Through no fault of our own, my wife and I have neighbors.

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  Opinion: Why Donald Trump Could Win in a Landslide Tuesday

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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?

  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

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

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  The Deep State - the Anonymous 'They'

  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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