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Edwards discusses veterans legislation
U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, discussed recent veterans legislation while visiting Cleburne on Friday.
“I’ve served as chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs for three years,” Edwards said. “But none of what we’ve been able to do has been a Chet Edwards accomplishment, it’s been a team accomplishment,” Edwards said. “And the most important members have been the members of the service organizations.”
The Veterans Administration was facing tough times three years ago, Edwards said, having corners cut that shouldn’t have been cut.
“That was wrong and bad for our long-term national security,” Edwards said. “With an all-voluntary military, we can’t attract and retain the best and brightest if we don’t keep our promises to them.”
Although much remains to be done, things have improved, Edwards said.
Chief among those, Edwards said, is a bill increasing VA discretionary spending by $23 billion.
That translates to hiring 3,200 new doctors, 13,000 new nurses and opening 145 new community care clinics, Edwards said.
Edwards said the first increase in the mileage rate since 1979 from 11 cents per mile to 41 cents per mile should help many veterans who otherwise might not be able to travel to veterans hospitals and clinics.
In the last three years, funding for mental health care has doubled as has the amount provided for the homeless grant program, Edwards said.
“But I won’t sleep well until there are no homeless vets,” Edwards said. “I know there are still a lot of unmet needs out there, but as long as I’m in Congress we’re going to work together to keep those promises.”
- Cleburne
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The Cleburne Conference Center was recently recognized by the Building of America Network.
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Cleburne Conference Center recognized by building group
The Building of America Network selected the recently opened Cleburne Conference Center as one of its Building of America award winners.
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Cleburne grad killed in U.S. 67 wreck
Wet road conditions are thought to have been a factor in an accident early Thursday that killed a Cleburne woman whose car ran into a tractor trailer. -
Cleburne veteran awarded ATI scholarship
A Cleburne resident is among those who have received an ATI Larry Gilbert/Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Scholarship that supports U.S. veterans living in Texas.
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City tax rate protested, defended
A Tuesday called meeting of the Cleburne City Council prompted several residents to chime in on the proposed increase in city property tax rates. All voiced opposition to the measure.
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Report faults pipeline operator for fatal explosion
The June 7 explosion of a gas pipeline near Godley resulted from numerous violations of state regulations by the operator, according to a Tuesday report by the Texas Railroad Commission.
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Cleburne Conference Center recognized by building group
- Johnson County
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The Cleburne Conference Center was recently recognized by the Building of America Network.
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Cleburne Conference Center recognized by building group
The Building of America Network selected the recently opened Cleburne Conference Center as one of its Building of America award winners.
- Officials searching for assault suspect
- Cleburne grad killed in U.S. 67 wreck
- Cleburne veteran awarded ATI scholarship
- City tax rate protested, defended
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Cleburne Conference Center recognized by building group
- Alvarado
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Police officer benefit concert today
A concert benefiting a Grandview police officer injured in the line of duty kicks off at 5 p.m. today in Alvarado.
- Friday night sights
- Vandals desecrate cemetery
- Stage set for benefit honoring officer
- Oh, baby, they’re all pretty
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Police officer benefit concert today
- Burleson
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Friday night sights
Football was in the air this weekend as Johnson County teams hit the field for the first time in 2010.
- Crash claims life of Burleson drag racer
- Businessman says city’s first tattoo studio will be upscale
- United Way, community build a better Johnson County
- Chisholm Trail 100 gives Grandview officer a helping hand
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Friday night sights
- Godley
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Riggin Cleveland, front right of the edge of the banner, and Garrett Murdick, back left edge, with their teammates at the 2008 Walk To Defeat ALS and their inspiration for walking, Riggin’s grandmother, Barbara Turner, standing with a walking aid.
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Godley boys not leaving the side of those in ALS fight
Two teenage boys from Godley soon may be visiting a grocery store near you. They won’t necessarily be looking for groceries, but, rather, sponsors to help them participate in a fund drive to raise money for the ALS Association of North Texas.
- Friday night sights
- Believe and see
- Godley man arrested on suspicion of assault
- Explosion reported at munitions plant between Godley and Cresson
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Godley boys not leaving the side of those in ALS fight
- Grandview
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Police officer benefit concert today
A concert benefiting a Grandview police officer injured in the line of duty kicks off at 5 p.m. today in Alvarado.
- Friday night sights
- Stage set for benefit honoring officer
- Free concert to feature local bands
- Snow cone devotees turn out to help Grandview officer
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Police officer benefit concert today
- Joshua
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Friday night sights
Football was in the air this weekend as Johnson County teams hit the field for the first time in 2010.
- Duty earns Joshua student prestigious ROTC award
- Man found dead hit by car; driver interviewed
- Partners in fighting crime
- Joshua man scuffles with police
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Friday night sights
- Keene
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Friday night sights
Football was in the air this weekend as Johnson County teams hit the field for the first time in 2010.
- Assistance program on table
- Former Keene teacher pleads not guilty
- Garage sale a booster to prison Bible studies
- Keene teacher indicted
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Friday night sights
- Rio Vista
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Friday night sights
Football was in the air this weekend as Johnson County teams hit the field for the first time in 2010.
- Three hospitalized in Rio Vista wreck
- Fort Worth man killed in Rio Vista wreck
- Hobbs looking to rebuild Eagle football from the ground up
- Godley, Grandview and Rio Vista grab accolades
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Friday night sights
- Venus
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Rusty Redden, a former offender, leads the men and their family members in bible study during a No Turning Back support group meeting Tuesday at Venus United Methodist Church.
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No turning back
Jimmy Humphus had an idea. He had already ministered to prisoners for three years at the Sanders Estes unit, a small minimum security prison in Venus.
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No turning back
