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Edgar Lovett founder, original supporter of Rice University

To accomplish great things, one must be willing to perform great work over a great span of time. Rice University in Houston, which has come to exemplify such glory, has in its century of life become one of the most respected universities in the nation. The college started from nothing, except for the dream and generous donation of its founder. It was the job of its first president, Edgar Lovett, to make that dream a reality. With years of hard work and determination, Lovett built the institution and set the direction for greatness for its students and the college itself. Edgar Odell Lovett was born in 1871 in

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Survey: More Americans view China as a threat

BEIJING – Americans are increasingly seeing China as a world superpower and a threat, though growing numbers perceive it more as a competitor than an enemy, according to a survey released Thursday. The Washington-based Pew Research Center said that negative views of China reached a new high, with 82% of Americans having either somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable views of the country, a 6 percentage point increase from last year.

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DHS Texas Scholars celebrate success

For the first time since the pandemic hit in 2020, Denison High School’s 2022 Texas Scholars were able to gather with school and community leaders at Loy Park’s Mayor Arena to celebrate an important academic achievement: the successful completion of the more rigorous high school curriculum as recommended by the State of Texas. Sponsored and hosted annually by the Denison Education Foundation and the Denison Chamber of Commerce, the students were awarded Texas Scholars medals following the traditional hamburger picnic.

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