Could Candidates For Public Office Face Drug Testing?

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  SB 612 proposed in the Texas Senate could lead to all candidates for public elective office being required to take a drug screen to get on a ballot in a primary or general election. This bill is similar to one requiring all government assistance applicants to get a drug screen.

Drug testing for candidates,REALLY!!

Two injured in gunplay at Lubbock nightclub

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  Lubbock clubs from University Avenue east continue to have gunplay or knife incidents. Early Sunday morning two individuals got "serious" injuries as an eyewitness reported a "black man" shot into the crowd after a fight in the club spilled into the parking lot.

  Staying at home is now the safest way to party!

Damaged lightpole in front of 50th St. hospital "emergency room"

           WT Free Press EXCLUSIVE!!
 This damaged City of Lubbock lightpole is at the entrance of Grace Medical Center "emergency room" on 50th St. near University Avenue. It's leaning over the sidewalk awaiting a repair crew. This lightpole may have been the minor damage in comparison to the vehicle that ran into the pole. Another example of what happens when someone drives dangerously.
           WT Free Press EXCLUSIVE!!

Carelessness causes accidents

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  Lubbock drivers do too many things while behind the wheel of a vehicle. Texting, talking on phone, eating&drinking have become so common that vehicle accidents are a daily occurrence. The story above shows what happens to lightweight fiberglass cars when one person gets careless at a stop sign.___(KCBD screen capture)

Too Many Charities

             WT Free Press Editorial
  Charities also known as non-profits are too numerous to name. Many are worthy causes but some are virtually "a hoax". Some churches even need a better definition or cause. Yesterday "lemonade stands" were everywhere. It was virtual chaos. I drove by every stand and came home. Being mobbed at at temporary lemonade stand is not my idea of a charitable donation. I luckily live in a rural area away from "big city madness" like the "fast buck business" called charities. Non-profits must get a better approach and do year round fund raising or step aside and let the "good charities" like the food bank do their work.
                 Clif Burnett
              WT Free Press Editor