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Democratic lawmakers still absent; arrests ordered

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CAPITOL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders Gary Borders is a veteran award-winning Texas journalist. He published a number of community newspapers in Texas during a 30-year span, including in Longview, Fort Stockton, Nacogdoches and Cedar Park. [email protected].

Is it Environment or Is It Genetics?

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When we last visited, we were discussing generalities of and moral issues surrounding genetic research/ scientific work. And, of course genetics cannot be mentioned without two of the most famous pieces of genetic research being highlighted, those being the work of Gregor Mendel with pea plants and the cloning of Dolly the Sheep.

Here’s my “expert” opinion.

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In case you have missed it, there seems to be a difference of opinion about what “experts” you should listen to.

Delta variant spurs huge increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations

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The number of Texans hospitalized with lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases is increasing faster than at any other point since the pandemic began in early 2020, due to the highly contagious delta variant.

Eight proposed amendments on November ballot

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The order has been drawn for eight proposed amendments to the much-amended Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The proposed amendments were approved by at least two thirds of both houses of the state Legislature. According to the Austin American-Statesman, they include:

Two thrillers smashed int one ‘irresistible’ read

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It’s all there: the Big Payout.

In Contemplation of the Nap

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My three-year-old granddaughter has mixed feelings about the necessity and appropriateness of her afternoon nap.

Breaking the chain of Destination Disease

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Who is the wisest person you know?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

The Science of Genetics in Agriculture

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Alright, for those of you out there who enjoy touching history, more especially Agricultural history, the Chisolm Trail Antique Farm Equipment Club is a local organization that you may want to check out. With club activities held in our tri-county area, members have the opportunity to see in real life, learn about and even climb aboard some Agricultural equipment from years ago. We will highlight some of their major activities as we get closer to their planned activity dates. If you are interested in this club, they do have a Facebook page; also, their contact people are President Pat Vaught at 817-372-7249 or Secretary Dennis Hamblin at 817-565-7668.