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FLORIDA REFORM NO MIRACLE, BUT SUNSHINE STATE MOVING FORWARD2010-08-18 14:37:04 Former President George W. Bush stood tall on the “Houston Miracle” in 2000, and it became a rallyin... read more |
FALLIN MAY NEED BOOST FROM THE CAMPAIGN BENCH2010-08-04 11:30 Barry Switzer's endorsement of Jari Askins attracted plenty of attention. The state's largest newspa... read more |
SPECIES GOES TO BAT FOR OKLAHOMA FARMERS2010-07-30 13:15:57 As chairman of the Wildlife Committee in the state House of Representatives, I have had the opportun... read more |
COMMISSIONERS ARE FAILING TO EXPLORE REAL OPTIONS FOR JAIL2010-07-16 15:50:19 Canadian County Dist. 2 Commissioner David Anderson was quoted Thursday in the Daily Oklahoman as sa... read more |
I-DOSING LESS ABOUT INTOXICATION AND MORE ABOUT POOR DECISIONS2010-07-14 15:18:11 The Mustang School District is finding its name being mentioned in some very odd spots lately includ... read more |
DECISIONS MUST BE MADE IN STUDENTS’ BEST INTEREST2010-05-06 09:54:01 A few weeks remain in the state's legislative session, and our lawmakers will soon be back home full... read more |
ATTACK WAS ACTIONS OF A KILLER, NOT A PATRIOT2010-02-24 13:09:58 Andrew Joseph Stack III was not a hero. He was simply a killer. The Austin, Texas, man, last week, f... read more |
FISCAL REALITIES OF BUDGET REQUIRES HARD CHOICES BY STATE2010-02-10 13:46:53 The 2010 legislative session begins with an immediate focus: the budget shortfall. Lawmakers must gr... read more |
CITIES ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE ACCOUNTABILITY2010-02-10 13:46:53 Little things can make a big difference. Printed public notices in newspapers are little things, but... read more |
CONSOLIDATION TALK NEEDS TO BE ABOUT MORE THAN WORDS2010-02-05 16:09:16 On Monday, Gov. Brad Henry proposed in his State of the State address that Oklahoma could save $5 mi... read more |
SCENES AROUND COMMUNITY NOT VERY MERRY FOR MANY2009-12-23 14:25:54 I have grown accustomed to just walking by, not slowing my gait for a second so I can get back to th... read more |
CITY OF MUSTANG WORKING TO LIVEN HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYSCITY OF MUSTANG WORKING TO LIVEN HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS2009-12-23 14:16:19 Merry Christmas Mustang. I hope this week finds you with your loved ones, joy in your heart and a ... read more |
SCHOOLS READY TO HELP IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES2009-12-23 14:16:19 During this holiday season, I am reminded of all the blessings that I have. I could not ask for mor... read more |
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT LIVES IN ACTS OF COMMUNITY KINDNESS2009-12-23 14:16:19 Smiles replaced worried looks on the faces of Mustang firefighters last week as residents rallied to... read more |
FEAR AND LOATHING NOT SUPERFICIAL AT TOWN HALL2009-08-27 12:12:15 If someone believes the anger and fear expressed at the town hall meetings across the United States ... read more |
WHISPERS AND RUMORS OVER LEADERS’ DEPARTURES A DISSERVICE 2009-07-22 16:52:13 There are a lot of comments going around town about the loss of key leadership in the city. Severa... read more |
COCKRELL’S LEGACY AND ADVICE DESERVE REFLECTION WHEN CHOOSING REPLACEMENT2009-07-09 15:13:53 We need to keep growing. That was the advice of outgoing City Manager David Cockrell last week jus... read more |
MAYOR'S CORNER: RECENT RASH OF VANDALISM NO LAUGHING MATTER FOR VICTIMS2009-05-27 14:33:16 I hope everyone had a good holiday and took time to remember our soldiers. Mustang is very fortun... read more |
TRAILER DECISION IS NOT A ONE SIZE FITS ALL ANSWER 2009-04-29 12:59:59 The City Council recently modified an ordinance, which as drafted, will make changes to the number o... read more |
DISTRICT FACING ‘HISTORIC’ CHALLENGES2009-04-15 12:23:13 Nine days after patrons voted overwhelmingly in support of school bond issues totaling an estimated ... read more |
EASTER EGGS AND OPPORTUNITIES MARK COMING DAYS FOR CITY2009-04-02 15:22:38 Next week is exciting for voters as they will determine the future of the Ward 1 City Council post a... read more |
| FLORIDA REFORM NO MIRACLE, BUT SUNSHINE STATE MOVING FORWARD |
BRETT JONESEdition:Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Former President George W. Bush stood tall on the “Houston Miracle” in 2000, and it became a rallying cry that convinced voters his plan for education reform could re-energize America's schools. |
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