Tour of Iraq shows progress being made by troops
JOHN CORNYN U.S. SENATOR
      Wherever I go around our state, I'm impressed by the deep appreciation that Texans have for the service of our military men and women-particularly those serving in harm's way abroad. Everyone supports our soldiers, and they all want the troops to know that.
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Goat could be Satan's pet
SLIM RANDLES
      Steve was out in the Mule Barn parking lot the other day, tightening something with his wrenches under the hood of his pickup truck. The rest of us stood around, looking wise, and sipping coffee. "You sure it ain't the solenoid?" said Bert.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
      McCown, staff helped family Editor, the Leader-News: I am writing concerning how I see Josh McCown and his staff and the quality of job they all perform from an outsider's viewpoint. My name is Marvin Dunnam and I reside in Beaumont.
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CAPITOL COMMENTS
Federal support helps Texas handle growth
SEN. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
      As the New Year begins, the U.S. Census Bureau projected that our nation's population has soared to 303.1 million, up 2.8 million from its estimate in early 2007. From July 2006 to July 2007, Texas gained almost 500,000 new residents.
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