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The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline Newspaper Columnist Date Related Links
Economy, environment in the same boat with climate change Austin American Statesman  Editorial 12/05/18 3 doc(s)
As George H.W. Bush is laid to rest, we are reminded of what leadership requires and toll it takes Dallas Morning News  Editorial 12/05/18  
Pointing to public service Houston Chronicle  Editorial 12/05/18  
Our history deserves an honest telling San Antonio Express News  Editorial 12/05/18 5 doc(s)
George H.W. Bush never used his military experience for political gain Dallas Morning News  Goldberg, J. 12/05/18  
How George H.W. Bush turned Texas red Dallas Morning News  Barta, C. 12/05/18  
Bush always made people feel special Houston Chronicle  Arnold, B. 12/05/18  
Bush’s 8.4 million new Americans Houston Chronicle  Morrison, B. 12/05/18 4 doc(s)
Train to carry Bush’s body to final resting place in College Station Austin American Statesman  Price, A. 12/05/18  
Half of women ages 15 to 44 lack health insurance in Dallas County, new report says Dallas Morning News  Manuel, O. 12/05/18 2 doc(s)
Texans say goodbye to Bush and his ‘dear place’ in their hearts Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Drusch, A. 12/05/18  
A Houstonian ’til the end, everyday residents will miss beloved everyman Houston Chronicle  Foxhall, E. 12/05/18  
Principle above party’: Bush’s pragmatism paved way for GOP moderates Houston Chronicle  Diaz, K. 12/05/18  
‘Texas 7’ convict is executed in killing San Antonio Express News  Blakinger, K. 12/05/18 2 doc(s)
Last chapter in area’s biggest fish story San Antonio Express News  Selcraig, B. 12/05/18 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Texas power grid could face crunch this summer Austin American Statesman  Sechler, B. 12/05/18 1 doc(s)
Dennis Bonnen supports removing Confederate plaque Austin American Statesman  Silver, J. 12/05/18 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Member of ‘Texas 7’ gang executed for officer’s killing Austin American Statesman  A.P. Wire 12/05/18 2 doc(s)
Prosecutors in Ken Paxton criminal case to ask court to reconsider ruling Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 12/05/18 2 doc(s)
Former President George H.W. Bush’s burial site Austin American Statesman  Staff 12/05/18  
A nation’s farewell for George H.W. Bush Austin American Statesman  Woodward, C. 12/05/18  
George H.W. Bush’s legacy on racial issues: It’s complicated Austin American Statesman  Whack, E. 12/05/18  
An Austinite laments not apologizing to George H.W. Bush Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 12/05/18  
Well-wishers pay respects to George Bush, with nostalgia for the tone he set as president Dallas Morning News  Gillman, T. 12/05/18  
'Texas Seven' escapee convicted in Irving police officer's death is executed Dallas Morning News  Wire Reports 12/05/18 2 doc(s)
Fort Worth superintendent signs new five-year contract, earns performance bonus Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Smith, D. 12/05/18  
Bush got bum rap on ‘amazing’ scanner Houston Chronicle  A.P. Wire 12/05/18  
Mourners pack Capitol Rotunda to salute ‘a class act’ Houston Chronicle  Lambrecht, B. 12/05/18  
Closings planned on day of mourning, Bush funeral Houston Chronicle  Staff 12/05/18  
Alvarado, Hernandez throw jabs during Senate District 6 debate Houston Chronicle  Scherer, J. 12/05/18  
The quiet man who was a great president Houston Chronicle  Sununu, J. 12/05/18  
Harris County Democratic Socialist is ready to get to work Houston Chronicle  Grieder, E. 12/05/18  
Abbott plans meeting on Confederate plaque Houston Chronicle  Zelinski, A. 12/05/18 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
ERCOT sees power supplies getting tighter next summer Houston Chronicle  Sixel, L. 12/05/18 1 doc(s)
Officials seeking funds to dredge Kingwood mouthbars Houston Chronicle  Contreras, G. 12/05/18  
Texas grid likely to face hefty demand San Antonio Express News  Druzin, R. 12/05/18 1 doc(s)
Power companies lobby for rate hikes San Antonio Express News  Tomlinson, C. 12/05/18 1 doc(s)
New ruling sought on Paxton San Antonio Express News  Zelinski, A. 12/05/18 2 doc(s)
President George H.W. Bush: A legacy of service and a home in our community, our hearts Bryan Eagle  Editorial 12/04/18  
Charter schools have proven they deserve to be expanded McAllen Monitor  Editorial 12/04/18 1 TX bill
A tight-fisted Texas Legislature with expensive ambitions Longview News-Journal  Ramsey, R. 12/04/18 1 doc(s)
Hundreds keep vigil for George HW Bush outside Houston's Ellington Airport Corpus Christi Caller Times  Moritz, J. 12/04/18  
A Funeral for a President, and a Fleeting Unity for a Nation New York Times  Hulse, C. 12/05/18  
Bush’s Proud Domestic Legacy Wall Street Journal  Gray, C. 12/05/18  
Jeb Bush Hopes Father’s ‘Kinder, Gentler’ Outlook Will Prevail Wall Street Journal  Leary, A. 12/05/18  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     12/04/18  

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