Fort Hood,Texas Shooting & Loneliness, Failed Immigration Ideals

     The events related to the shootings in Killeen, Texas this week are getting the usual and bleak news coverage that a story of this magnitude indeed tends to receive.  Such a major...

Shooting Near Killeen, Texas, Reminiscent Of 1991 Luby's Massacre

The army base shooting that killed 7 people in Fort Hood, Texas, today brings the memories of the Luby's massacre that took place in Killeen, Texas, a town next Fort Hood, on October 16, 1991.  Gunman George Hennard drove his truck into Luby's Cafeteria, and than shot...

Ruling in Texas gay bar raid: No 'excessive force'

The Texas liquor board has cleared its agents of excessive force charges after issuing a 74 page report on the June  raiding of the gay bar,  the Rainbow Lounge,  which led to summer protests and...

Texas Constitutional Amendment Results: All Propositions Passed

Texans will decide on the fate of the state constitutional amendment today. Eleven propositions are presented to voters. The results will become available tonight through Office of the Secretary of State website.UPDATE: All eleven propositions have been passed.Texas...

Director Resigns, Says Planned Parenthood Focus is Abortions

The director of a Texas-based Planned Parenthood resigned her position, saying she had a change of heart on abortion, according to a report at LifeNews.com. The development highlights the powerful results ultrasounds have in convincing people of the humanity of the unborn...

Once President George Bush, Now Motivational Speaker

George W. Bush has started his second job in 9 years: A motivational speaker.  Some might call it ironic that George Bush, likely the least articulate president, has now begun a career in public motivational...

Flash Flood Concerns and Tornado Watch for Texas to Ohio Valley

There are more flash flood warnings and a tornado watch in place for parts of Texas all the way to the Ohio Valley. Tropical Storm Rick contributed to heavy areas of moisture over Texas, resulting in flash...

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Following Bush senior, Obama pushes community service

After so much talk from the right about the socialist dangers of Obama's national service initiative,  it is clear that it was Bush Sr. who began the trend toward increased community service and programs in...

Elderberry Juice: A Natural Alternative to H1N1 Flu Vaccine

Some East Texans residents don't plan on getting an H1N1 flu vaccine shot when they become available.  Instead, they are opting for natural remedies like taking vitamin C supplements or drinking elderberry...

New American Doomsday Clock Begins Ticking.

Gadsden, AL. The American Doomsday Clock: Countdown to Civil War... has begun It is at http://willbevis.com/id17.html The symbolic clock face, created by Nowpublic.com contributor Will Bevis,  is based on...

University of North Texas Senate : No Gays on homecoming court

A vote conducted at the University of Texas has determined that the homecoming court is to be comprised of "one man, one woman". The vote came after parents and alumni contributors threatened to pull funds and...

Texas: Ban on gay marriage violates US Constitution

A first for Texas:   Judge declares ban on gay marriage violates US Constitution in gay divorce case.   This is not a deciding ruling in the larger domain,   but it is an unprecedented ruling and at...

The Political & Religious Polarization of America

     In days long past, Americans seemed able to get past politics to personally pursue what was inevitably in the best interests of America.  Those days seem long gone.  There is...

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Must have Brain and not just Bust

To become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader you have to pass quizzes on Cowboys history, Texas culture and world affairs.Here is why they get quizzed: "We want our cheerleaders to be knowledgeable and well-spoken in...

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