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Caroline Jones of Southlake: Lessons, surprises from good Samaritans
How many times do we read in the news about the good Samaritan, and actually pay attention to it? It is human nature to be a little more intrigued by a horrific story than a pleasant one, but hopefully, this message can prove that wrong.
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Debbie Gallagher of Cedar Hill: Education, unplugged
I just returned from the Texas Computer Education Association conference in Austin, and I was struck by the changes that have occurred in the 22 years I have been teaching computer literacy.
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Brian Brown of Plano: Sports anchor makes a good call
Last weekend, there were more high-profile people concentrated in the city of Dallas than anywhere else in the world. I saw Shaq at a Whataburger. Really.
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SOUNDING OFF
Kurt Wolfenbarger of Dallas: This is the most disappointing ballot I have ever seen. There is nobody I see qualified for governor. Yawn to the down-ballots. There is nothing drawing me to the polls at all.
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Kelsey McKinney of Dallas: We should lower the drinking age
At the last high school party I attended, a 17-year-old girl was carried in on a keg. I, being one of the few sober people left, watched as those around me downed double shots and emptied beer bottles alike.
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Tony Laws of Oak Cliff: Beyond political correctness
Rick is one of my very best friends. We have much in common: He has two children, as do I. We're both former athletes who excelled in sports. We both experienced the highs and lows of being driven sales executives. And we share common interest in various arenas, including America's history.
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