Republican frog lands in Democratic pond
JERRY AULDS
      The drumbeats pound and reverberate announcing the forever-and-aday political season has fallen upon us once again. It seems only a day or so ago that around here the pressing of the flesh, the promises, the "vote for me" entreaties lasted just through spring.
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ASK THE MAYOR
El Campo community shines in many ways
MAYOR PHILLIP SPENRATH
      During a recent interview, a reporter asked, "What are some of El Campo's greatest assets and attractions?" I quickly responded that El Campo is home to the most incredible caring and giving people in all the world.
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CAPITOL COMMENTS
Texas must be innovation leader for all
SEN. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
      As Albert Einstein once said, "Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom." This is why our country has for centuries attracted the greatest minds in the world. The free, creative spirit of Texas has always been conducive to scientific resea...
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