Weekly newspaper from Mineola, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Semi-weekly newspaper from Gilmer, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund.

This report discusses the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996, which authorized a drinking water state revolving loan fund (DWSRF) program. The program was intended to help public water systems finance infrastructure projects that were needed to comply with federal drinking water regulations and to meet the Act's health objectives. It includes an overview of funding, allotments and set-asides, drinking water infrastructure needs, program issues, and legislative activity.

This report discusses key statutory authorities and requirements governing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) construction of barriers along the U.S. borders. It also includes appendixes listing federal laws that have been waived by DHS in furtherance of border construction projects.

This report discusses the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) as it pertains to marijuana. The CSA outlaws the possession, cultivation, and distribution of marijuana except for authorized research. More than 20 states have regulatory schemes that allow possession, cultivation, and distribution of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause preempts any state law that conflicts with federal law.

This report discusses a new development bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), launched by China that is posing a challenge to U.S. policymakers.

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This report discusses federal credit assistance for farmers and recent issues in Congress related to the programs.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Louie Robert. Robert joined the Navy in December of 1943. He completed amphibious force training with landing craft, vehicle/personnel (LCVP). In late 1944, early 1945, Robert deployed to Normandy, aboard the USS Trousdale (AKA-79), to serve as amphibious replacement crew. In 1945, he drove a landing craft during the Battle of Okinawa, landing and picking up Marines and supplies on the beach. Robert returned to the US and received his discharge in January of 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Pratt Shultz. Shultz left his economics studies at Princeton to join the Marine Corps. Upon completion of officer school and antiaircraft artillery training, he deployed to Tarawa. By the time they arrived, the Japanese had already left the island. Sighting an enemy bomber overhead, it was suggested they take cover in a nearby church. Shultz instead yelled for everyone to disperse, and the church was bombed. His next assignment was liaison to the Army’s 81st Infantry Division for the invasion of Palau. At Angaur, despite having no authority to do so, he directed fire upon certain caves from which enemy fire had been impeding the landing. It was on Angaur that he lost a good friend, an experience that influenced his philosophy when serving as Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan. Similarly, as Secretary of Labor to Richard Nixon, he recalled how naïve and vulnerable natives were when bargaining with Marines. Shultz’s expansive postwar career, beginning after his discharge and subsequent enrollment at MIT, included easing relations with both Japan and China in his capacity as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred Mc Daniel. McDaniel was born in Houston, Texas on 5 September 1923 and graduated from high school in 1941. Upon entering the Marine Corps in 1942, he began flight training and received his wings in 1943. After receiving training as an instructor, he was sent to Hutchinson Naval Training Station in Kansas as a primary flight instructor. He was then sent to Jacksonville, Florida where he began flying the F4U Corsair fighter plane. After several months, he was sent to Danville, Illinois where he received training in carrier landings aboard the USS Wolverine (IX-64). He was in transit to Hawaii when the Japanese surrendered and upon his arrival he was assigned to the Joint Intelligence Corps Pacific Ocean Area and sent to Japan for three months. He remembers some of his experiences while there including meeting the actor Tyrone Power who also was a pilot. McDaniel concludes the interview by telling of his experiences flying helicopters during the Korean War.

Weekly student newspaper from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas that includes news and information of interest to the college community along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Louie Robert. Robert joined the Navy in December of 1943. He completed amphibious force training with landing craft, vehicle/personnel (LCVP). In late 1944, early 1945, Robert deployed to Normandy, aboard the USS Trousdale (AKA-79), to serve as amphibious replacement crew. In 1945, he drove a landing craft during the Battle of Okinawa, landing and picking up Marines and supplies on the beach. Robert returned to the US and received his discharge in January of 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Pratt Shultz. Shultz left his economics studies at Princeton to join the Marine Corps. Upon completion of officer school and antiaircraft artillery training, he deployed to Tarawa. By the time they arrived, the Japanese had already left the island. Sighting an enemy bomber overhead, it was suggested they take cover in a nearby church. Shultz instead yelled for everyone to disperse, and the church was bombed. His next assignment was liaison to the Army’s 81st Infantry Division for the invasion of Palau. At Angaur, despite having no authority to do so, he directed fire upon certain caves from which enemy fire had been impeding the landing. It was on Angaur that he lost a good friend, an experience that influenced his philosophy when serving as Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan. Similarly, as Secretary of Labor to Richard Nixon, he recalled how naïve and vulnerable natives were when bargaining with Marines. Shultz’s expansive postwar career, beginning after his discharge and subsequent enrollment at MIT, included easing relations with both Japan and China in his capacity as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred Mc Daniel. McDaniel was born in Houston, Texas on 5 September 1923 and graduated from high school in 1941. Upon entering the Marine Corps in 1942, he began flight training and received his wings in 1943. After receiving training as an instructor, he was sent to Hutchinson Naval Training Station in Kansas as a primary flight instructor. He was then sent to Jacksonville, Florida where he began flying the F4U Corsair fighter plane. After several months, he was sent to Danville, Illinois where he received training in carrier landings aboard the USS Wolverine (IX-64). He was in transit to Hawaii when the Japanese surrendered and upon his arrival he was assigned to the Joint Intelligence Corps Pacific Ocean Area and sent to Japan for three months. He remembers some of his experiences while there including meeting the actor Tyrone Power who also was a pilot. McDaniel concludes the interview by telling of his experiences flying helicopters during the Korean War.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate recognizing Johnny Trotter of Hereford on the occasion of his induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate honoring the Garza family of Peñitas for their record of accomplishments in higher education.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, and ending on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

Weekly newspaper from Elgin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of guests conversing at an event featuring a performance of "For My People, A New Musical Work: Tribute to Dr. Margaret Walker," hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Four individuals are standing next to each other, holding refreshments. One woman on the left side of the photograph is pointing with her right hand and appears to be speaking. The other three individuals are looking at her. Two women can be seen sitting in the background of the photograph.