September 2022

Congressional stock-trading

It is a long-running scandal that members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks. They have access to privileged information. They oversee a sprawling web of federal policy. Their actions can have direct effects on the companies in which they have stakes. The potential for real or perceived conflicts of interest is enormous.

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Grayson College gears up for year 2 of Texoma Promise

In late 2021, Grayson College (GC), along with 23 area high schools and 8 partner universities, launched the Texoma Promise Program to graduating seniors. Grayson staff supported high schools by visiting each campus to assist students with signing the Texoma Promise Pledge, applying to Grayson College, completing the Grayson Foundation scholarship application and completing the FAFSA. The Grayson Promise Program, the College’s Promise program under Texoma Promise, awards each service area graduating senior, who takes the Texoma Promise pledge, a $350 scholarship. To qualify for the scholarship, students must take the Texoma Promise Pledge their senior year, apply for admissions to Grayson College and complete the Grayson Foundation Scholarship application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, the College awards a “last dollar” scholarship to cover the remaining balance of mandatory tuition and fees after all scholarships and Federal PELL funds have been applied to any student whose family adjusted gross income (AGI) is $80,000 or less.

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Charles Rex Gibson

Funeral services for Charles Rex Gibson will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 30 at the Friendship United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Waldo Funeral Home and 9:00-10:00 AM Friday at Friendship UMC.

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Cathy Allen Petro

Cathy Allen Petro, age 62, of Denison, Texas, passed away September 26, 2022. Cathy was born August 19, 1960, in Denison, Texas to Dale and Betty (Wilson) Reece. She married Gene Petro on May 29, 1996 in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Cathy’s love for Christ was evident in her walkthrough life. She enjoyed reading the Bible and sharing the Gospel to all she knew. She loved her family deeply and will be missed by all. Cathy is survived by her husband, Gene, of Denison; son, Christopher John Teague and wife Jennifer, of Centerton, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Allyson Lugo and husband Jorge of Boston, MA, Kaitlynn Teague of Bentonville, AR, Cecilia Teague, Sofia Teague, Genevieve Teague, and Josephine Teague all of Centerton, AR; three siblings, Gordon Reece, Debra Reece-Frost, and Donna Scarborough; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carla Reece-Henry; Sister-in-law, Rebecca Cato Reece; and brother-in-law, Tony Henry. A private burial will be held at Sadler Cemetery. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

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Radical right wins Italy’s election

The radical right’s clear victory in Italy’s election is a historic and disturbing moment in European politics. Formed 10 years ago, and with roots in a formerly fringe neo-fascist tradition, Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party will dominate the most rightwing administration to govern the country in the postwar period. The third-largest economy in the eurozone and a founding member of the European Union, Italy has now become a beacon and a model for nationalist, authoritarian forces across the continent.

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