Columnists
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 John Wesley Hardin was the second son of ten children born to a Methodist preacher and his wife. Hardin was born near the North Texas community of Bonham in May 1853. 
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 Halloween is fast approaching, a day filled with excitement, charged with the spirit of adventure that makes childhood such a memorable time. 
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 The Civil War era produced many interesting figures in Texas History. Among them was Samuel B. Maxey, a lawyer, Confederate general, and U. S. Senator. 
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 I hereby respectfully oppose the City’s proposed adoption of a Corridor Commercial (CC) zoning district and any rezoning of existing Local Business (LB) parcels into that district. 
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 More than 180 years after his death, the mention of Jim Bowie still stirs the imagination of admirers around the world. 
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			Hopefully, the U.S. airstrikes on the Iranian nuclear development sites were highly successful and destroyed Iran's capability to develop nuclear weapons. Our military performed well to complete a complex operation.
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			So many deaths from gun violence.
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 The world has rediscovered the simple joy of gardening. What started during the pandemic as a way to find peaceful, family-friendly hobbies has grown into a powerful movement. From a single potted plant on a patio to a flourishing backyard garden, people are finding solace and satisfaction in connecting with nature. And it’s no surprise—science proves that gardening is good for us. 
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			Rev. Anthony Bewley was a Methodist minister and outspoken abolitionist who would pay the ultimate price for his beliefs.
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 Captain Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano was said to be the youngest submarine commander in World War II – but he was definitely the first Hispanic to hold that position. 
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 I am often approached by Veterans and their dependents who have unrealistic expectations regarding potential benefits or, they are simply unaware of potential benefits. 
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 American History is filled with stories of men and women who stepped in at the right time. U. S. Rep. Wright Patman was one such figure. 

