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D-Day and our Word War II Vets
Last Friday was D-Day and I thought of all the heroes who served during World War II and after. 14 members of my family (both Grandfathers and multiple Great-Uncles) served in World War II. They all served in various theaters during the war and three were actually at Normandy on D-Day, two on the beaches and one piloting a B-17 that flew three missions that day, one before dawn and two more after the invasion had commenced. I don’t tell you this to brag about my family, but to expound on the history they not only witnessed but played a role in it as well. Each of our war veterans kept fairly silent about their service. Most of the information I got during my youth dealt with second-hand stories and what it was like on the Homefront during that time.
Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto bills
Texas legislators wrapped up the 89th session last week, passing more than 1,200 bills — 800 of which were sent to Gov. Greg Abbott in the last 10 days of the session, The Dallas Morning News reported.
‘Know nothings’ challenge democrat dominance
With Election Day just seven weeks away, the Texas branch of the American Party, better known as the “Know Nothings,” met on Jun. 11, 1855 to select a slate of candidates for statewide office.