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I just watched a powerful Outside the Lines Report on ESPN that chronicled a MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter named Rad Martinez and his dedication to a promise he made his dying grandmother. The promise has deeply affected his life in many ways. A young man of 31, his life has been deeply affected by
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Well, June is a thing of the past and July is upon us once again. Most Texans with any wealth have hit the dry and dusty trail out of here for a few months, most likely seeking the pleasant and mild air of Colorado or the tropical beaches of the Caribbean. Those of us without
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Every day I scan the day’s top stories to see what going on in the world, locally, in entertainment and, of course, the sports world. It’s a daily habit I picked up as a journalist years ago. Today I noticed these headlines: “Uncontacted Tribe Found in Remote Corner of Amazon” — It appears that researchers
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Went to Dollar Tree tonight. It’s located about seven miles from my house — a fairly straight route. A very straight route. Along that seven mile path lie 16 stoplights. Yes, I said 16 stoplights. That’s a ratio of more than two stoplights per mile. Factor in that the first three miles have no stoplight
J.C. Newton 