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Texas needs a better leader in the House
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| Published Sunday, January 04, 2009 |
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The Texas Legislature convenes in little more than a week for perhaps one of the most critical sessions in years. Texas faces some big problems, not the least of which is the economy. While things in Texas generally are better than elsewhere in the c ...
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Letters for January 5
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| Published Sunday, January 04, 2009 |
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Other options to keep Eagle's television listingI, too, miss the daily TV schedules. While, I can see the offerings on-screen, it doesn't replace seeing the whole day. If I didn't have this option, I'm not sure I would want to get up, go to my comput ...
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Letters for January 2
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| Published Friday, January 02, 2009 |
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Most corrupt, sleazy officials in White House
Ann Sifers (Eagle, Dec. 23) wrote that one of the best things about George W. Bush leaving office is that Steve Beikirch of Iola can no longer write critical and derogatory remarks about "King George ...
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Letters for December 31
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| Published Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
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Learning to live again after a terrible accident
It's been five years since our daughter Chloé Constancio had her major accident and miraculously lived. For the past five years, Chloé has accomplished several tasks and was able to ...
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Letters for December 30
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| Published Tuesday, December 30, 2008 |
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Projects to make history come alive
Tom Turbiville is doing great things for folks of all ages in our community. Be it veterans, arts enthusiasts, or sports enthusiasts, almost everyone has heard Tom's "voice" through the mic or through his keyb ...
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Letters for December 29
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| Published Monday, December 29, 2008 |
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We must have courage to fight internal tyranny
"Political correctness is tyranny with manners." These words spoken by Charlton Heston describe the insidious cancer that has wound its sick tentacles around every element of modern culture.
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Looking forward to 2009 with hope
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| Published Sunday, December 28, 2008 |
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As 2008 draws to a close, we look back on a year of incredible highs and devastating lows. Although the new year looks uncertain, we look forward to it with hope and anticipation.
Mother Nature reminded us all that we are always at the mercy of ...
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Letters for December 23
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| Published Tuesday, December 23, 2008 |
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Christmas is a time to cleanse us of our sins
What words come to mind when you hear the word "Christmas"? For most of us the word "sin" would not be one of these. However, the word "sin" is uttered and heard more at Christmas than any other ...
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Letters for Dec. 22
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| Published Monday, December 22, 2008 |
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Electric autos on the move
In Mike Blair's letter of Dec. 13, he wonders about the cost savings of electric vehicles versus traditional internal-combustion vehicles. It's a shame he didn't bother to research the question before presenting an ...
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Letters for Dec. 21
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| Published Sunday, December 21, 2008 |
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Bush has little to his credit
The Eagle reported last week that the Brazos Valley supported George Bush through the years. If that's the case I have to ask myself why? Bush's list of accomplishments could be written on a single sheet of ...
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Letters for Dec. 20
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| Published Friday, December 19, 2008 |
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Expose automaker mess
Since it is obvious that the auto industry is going to be reorganized, it could be handled by a "czar" or by a Chapter 11 bankruptcy judge.
Every one of us could sit down regarding this and haggle over which is better o ...
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Letter for Dec. 19
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| Published Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
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Numbers do support energy savings
Mike Blair implies that electric cars don't save any petroleum fuel in his letter titled "Numbers don't always support energy savings." (The Eagle, Dec. 13)
He states, "As an engineer I am frequently disappointed ...
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Letters for Dec. 18
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| Published Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
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Students build confidence
We are so proud of the fine young men and their friends who live next door. They are all college students and are the caliber of youth that lets us know that our country, city and world will be OK when we old folks pa ...
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Letters for December 27
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| Published Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
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If you believe, then miracles happen
Donnis Baggett's column "Do You Believe Miracles Happen?" (Eagle, Dec. 21) relates three remarkable stories about people who have a lot to be thankful for. We can all be thankful.
There is a lot of goo ...
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Letters for December 17
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| Published Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
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Not representing his constituents
U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards has twice voted for quasi-socialist bills to "bail-out" the financial sector and the operationally obese auto industry. Does this really represent the views of his constituents? I have ...
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Letters for December 16
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| Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 |
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President should not give himself a pardon
Everyone is responsible for his or her own actions. We do not have the power to pardon ourselves.
A blanket pardon by President Bush for himself and his cronies is morally reprehensible and ...
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Letters for December 15
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| Published Monday, December 15, 2008 |
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School board protects everybody's rights
The Bryan School Board's review of its policy regarding public comments on non-agenda items has raised some concerns. The public can be assured that the board wants to continue to hear citizens' concerns ...
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Letters for December 13
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| Published Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
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Margaret McArthur bequeaths love of music
Tuesday's American Profile featured Hometown Hero Evan Drachman, who founded the Piatigorsky Foundation in 1990 to bring free live classical music to nontraditional venues. Pictured on piano accompan ...
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Letters for December 11
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| Published Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
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CS petition process is onerous for residents
Rosemary Vollmar should be congratulated for initiating the charter change petitions in Bryan. Unfortunately, similar petitions are not available to the citizens of College Station since our city coun ...
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Letters for December 10
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| Published Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
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Human thoughtfulness on the cutting edge
While I was in the barber shop last week, a young man was in the chair and, in answer to the barber's question, said that he was a GI getting his last civilian haircut before shipping overseas to Iraq ...
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Letters for December 9
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| Published Tuesday, December 09, 2008 |
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Explaining the facts of Weather Underground
The Weather Underground was responsible for 30 bombings resulting in massive property damage and numerous injuries and deaths.
William Ayers bombed the New York Police Department headquarters, the U. ...
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Letters for Dec. 8
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| Published Monday, December 08, 2008 |
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A protected right to protest
The column by Robert C. Borden of Nov. 25, was a masterpiece of writing. The article not only illustrates the dangers imposed by unbridled governmental powers, it clearly demonstrated that the Founders gu ...
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Letter for Dec. 7
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| Published Sunday, December 07, 2008 |
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Sergeant denied timely ruling
We have an excellent police department in Bryan, but the length of time it has taken to arbitrate the dispute between Sgt. Steve French and the department is unjust and almost violates due process. Sgt. ...
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Inquiry into police chief demands transparency
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| Published Sunday, December 07, 2008 |
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It's about time.
On Tuesday the Bryan City Council will discuss a Nov. 23 family violence call made by police to the home of Police Chief Ty Morrow.
Until now, surprisingly little information has been shared with council members a ...
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Letters for Dec. 6
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| Published Saturday, December 06, 2008 |
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Comments must be heard
With the current debate within the Bryan Independent School District concerning public comments, there are essentially three options to deal with the issue.
The first option places the public comments in the closed sess ...
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Letters for Dec. 5
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| Published Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
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Equality in justice?
A veteran of the Bryan Police Department is fighting for his badge for allegedly slapping a man who is an accused child molester of a 13-year-old girl.
Our present police chief, Ty Morrow, is on administrative leave for alleg ...
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Letter for Dec. 4
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| Published Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
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Evolution, creation not necessarily at odds
The controversy over creation vs. evolution sometimes taxes the imagination, as if people really have not thought it through.
It seems that what the argument really is about is not whether God cre ...
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Letter for Dec. 3
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| Published Tuesday, December 02, 2008 |
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A simple explanation
I was going to stay out of the latest round of friendly bantering concerning creation vs. evolution and such, but I just couldn't after today.
Pat O'Neill wanted plain, everyday terms on the subject, but used some pre ...
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Letters for December 2
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| Published Tuesday, December 02, 2008 |
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Ayers still unrepetant over his past terrorism
I agree with Robert C. Borden (Eagle, Nov. 25) on some things regarding Bill Ayers and regarding the right to protest. When we mature we should behave differently than when we were young and stupid ...
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Letters for December 1
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| Published Monday, December 01, 2008 |
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If I thought I had discovered a universal truth that transcended the physical universe, time and space and I wanted to communicate that truth to my contemporaries and to all generations to come, how would I do that?
Certainly not in the langua ...
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Remember to give to others this season
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| Published Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
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Jesus, the Bible tells us, said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and we are reminded constantly of this throughout this holiday season. In fact, a major part of Christmas is celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus, in part, thro ...
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Letters for November 29
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| Published Saturday, November 29, 2008 |
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Remember to thank those who protect us
Thanksgiving was born of troubled times. Thirteen colonies first celebrated Thanksgiving together in 1777. President Washington declared it a national holiday in 1789. President Lincoln made it an annual ho ...
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We are ever thankful for what we have
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| Published Thursday, November 27, 2008 |
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Like all Americans, we have much to be thankful for today. Foremost is that we live in a country with such bounty and good fortune. Yes, times are tough right now, but there is an optimism, a hope that tomorrow will be better.
We live in a marve ...
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Letters for November 27
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| Published Thursday, November 27, 2008 |
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The majority has spoken in electing state board
Rick Hammer (Eagle, Nov. 20) has the freedom to believe that members of the State Board of Education can believe as they wish as long as they don't impose those beliefs on the children of Texas.
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Letters for November 26
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| Published Wednesday, November 26, 2008 |
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No point in criticizing Borden's Eagle column
I do not expect wisdom nor even entertainment from Robert C. Borden's writing, but his Tuesday opinion piece is baffling.
Does The Eagle not see the irony present when Borden, ostensibly extolling fre ...
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