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With the monumental national shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), most notably in states like California, the quest for a previously little-known element called Lithium is in the spotlight. As a result, large oil producing states such as Arkansas and Texas now have an increasing need for legal expertise and legislative action regarding lithium ownership. This paper serves to provide the reader an overview of lithium, its importance, and the legal ramifications of its ownership. It will focus on lithium extraction and ownership rights in Arkansas and Texas and will address the ultimate issue as to whether mandates.for battery production, such as those in California, are.feasible. The genesis of this paper originated from the authors' discussions and topic selection. for a directed research project at Texas Tech University School of Law, Once the research began, the Authors quickly realized the importance and lack of legal scholarship surrounding lithium in Texas and the need for an article directed toward energy law practitioners in Texas and elsewhere in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on "The Canadian Record" in Hemphill County, Texas, which is operated by the Ezzell family. Ben Ezzell bought the newspaper in 1956 and it would eventually pass to his daughter Laurie Ezzell Brown. Ezzell attended a meeting of the John Birch Society in 1961 and wrote an editorial of the group's founder Robert Welch that received national attention. After publishing an anti-Vietnam war editorial in a 1971 edition the newspaper's office was attacked. Ezzell wrote about his experiences in his book "The Editor's Ass."

The development of solar farms is booming in Texas, increasing the demand for attorneys with solar lease expertise. This paper serves as a primer on the major elements of a solar lease and offers advice as to how to analyze a solar company lease form and then draft a landowner-friendly lease. The genesis of this paper originated in two CLE Articles prepared by author Rod Wetsel and his firm. The first of the Articles was delivered by Wetsel to the University of Texas Renewable Law Course in January 2017. The second Article was delivered at the State Bar of Texas 12th Annual John Huffaker Agricultural Law Course at Texas Tech University School of Law in May 2018. Since that time, Texas solar development has continued to grow exponentially, and, by nature, leases have gained complexity. This Article expands the original paper with comments on the latest developments in solar leases. It includes entirely new concepts in a rapidly changing and booming industry and is national in scope, rather than solely limited to Texas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the acquisition of Temple-Inland Inc. by International Paper Co. (IP). It discusses the hostile bid of IP launched on June 6, 2011 which allegedly was finalized at 32 U.S. dollars per share. A list of in-house and corporate lawyers from the acquiror company IP based on Memphis, Tennessee and the Temple-Inland Inc. based in Austin, Texas is presented.

Reports on the efforts of General Libraries of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas at the Undergraduate Library to help students pick and research topics for a mandatory library paper. Development and cataloging of a list of topics that reflect interests and concerns of student researchers; Examination of the subject access to topics to make sure of predictable subject headings and sufficient cross-references.

The article reports that Nacogdoches, Texas selected eCopy Inc. which integrates paper with enterprise content management software applications which made the process easier and more cost-effective. The city selected a set of multifunction devices and associated software to pull together its document and communication requirements. Users enter an identification to interact with eCopy. The article also discusses some advantages of paper.

Reports on the plans of Quebecor subsidiary Donohue Inc. to modernize its newsprint and specialty paper mill in Texas. Capital invested by Donohue for the modernization plans; Details on the project; Amount planned to invest by Donohue in its mill in Sheldon, Texas.

The article reports on the cropping plans of Kenneth and Kendal Wright for the year 2010 on their farm in Collin County and Hunt County, Texas. It states that the father and son partnership is looking for some crop alternatives and techniques to handle production cost on their farm. Their plans include substituting some corn with milo, trying out strip-till in their limited land area and utilizing grain storage bags to hold wheat. It mentions that they will use global positioning system (GPS).

Discusses how the newspaper `The Dallas Morning News' based in Texas handled an issue over a photo displayed in its front page. Background information on the bonfire collapse at A&M University which injured several students; Death of the students photographed in the bonfire collapse; Decision of the paper to publish the front-page photograph along with its story; Impacts of the photo on readers of the newspaper.

The article discusses a paper selected for presentation at the 2010 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) which was held in Houston, Texas, on May 3-6, 2010. The paper focuses on the development of the Azurite marine field, which was installed in the Republic of Congo, as a way of providing context for evolution of the Floating, Drilling, Production, Storage and Offloading (FDPSO) concept and also highlights other applications for FDPSOs. The Azurite field started producing offshore and employed the industry's FDPSO vessel to develop the field.

Reports on the expansion of Dallas, Texas-based American Consolidated Media with the purchase of three newspapers from Highlands Publications.

Reports on the Editor & Publisher Online Classifieds Industry symposium in Austin, Texas on September 12-14, 1999. Discussion of issues on how newspapers are defending their turf from Internet competitors; Comments of attendees that included Yankee Group senior analyst Michele Pelino; Challenge faced by newspapers with the emergence of online auctions.

Reports on a survey showing the popularity of the information superhighway among publications in Texas. Growth in number of newspapers that subscribe to online information services; Shift to use of electronic resources accessible by computer; Reasons for not going online.

Reports on a poll conducted by the `Fort Worth Star-Telegram' for the most popular radio station in Arlington, Texas. Prize; Eligibility criteria; State of media in area.

Reports on the centennial anniversary celebration of Texas A&M University's student newspaper, the `Battalion'. Participation of former editors and staffers in the celebration.

The article offers information on the hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure requirements in Texas. This paper defines hydraulic fracturing as the process of stimulating oil and gas production that involves pumping fluid down a wellbore in order to create fractures in a target geologic formation. Several types of disclosures are discussed which include operator disclosures to FracFocus, operator disclosures to the Railroad Commission of Texas, and service company and supplier disclosures.

The article looks at the development of The Vietnam Project, which provides digital information resources. Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, is ramping up The Vietnam Project (www.vietnam.ttu.edu/vietnamcenter) with several massive digitization initiatives that will make major resources far more accessible. Launched in 1989, the project consists of two units, The Vietnam Center and The Virtual Vietnam Archive, along with smaller subdivisions: The Oral History Project, The Vietnam Archive, and The Teachers' Resource Web. The project was the brainchild of TTU history professor and navy veteran Jim Reckner, now its director, and a group of local Vietnam veterans, who approached the Board of Regents, which embraced the project. After existing on paper for more than a decade, the project began incorporating a virtual archive in 2001 using a collection management system called STAR/ Museums from Cuadra Associates (www.cuadra.com). The project continually receives materials from veterans -- roughly 1500 total, including 465 in the last year alone.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2014 American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Dynamic Systems and Control Conference held in San Antonio, Texas from October 22 to 24, 2015. A program was held in celebration of the achievements of the society's general chair Suhada Jayasuriya and the event features presentations of papers on automatic control.

Interviews Robert Rivard, editor of the `San Antonio Express-News,' a newspaper based in San Antonio, Texas. Personal information about Rivard; His views on reporting events; Role of the Internet in the operation of the newspaper; Opinion on having a Spanish version of the `San Antonio Express-News'; Significance of the paper in issues concerning Texas. INSET: Robert Rivard.

Reports on the suit filed by two county officials against the `Dallas Observer' periodical over a satirical story, and the suit filed by that satire's real-life inspiration against the people who are suing the paper in Denton County, Texas. Defamation-of-character lawsuit filed by attorney Michael J. Whitten; Incarceration of seventh-grader Christopher Beamon who wrote an essay about shooting his teacher and two classmates.

This article presents information on wall panels, by Texas-based Durra Building Systems. To create their strawboard panels, Durra applies both high heat and extreme pressure to straw fibers, coaxing out resins that act as a permanent bonding agent. Panels are then dry-extruded and finished with a strong, water-resistant liner paper. The resulting panels are nontoxic and offer fire, impact, mold, and mildew resistance.

Presents news briefs relating to special libraries as of March 15, 2002. Report that United States President George W. Bush has rerouted the papers from his years as governor to his father's presidential library on the campus of Texas A&M University; Gift to the Clinton Library Foundation from Denise Rich, ex-wife of Marc Rich; Shawn P. Aubitz, who was charged with stealing from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania branch of the National Archives.

Cites activities of the American Library Association's (ALA) Council and Executive Board during the January 1988 Midwinter Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Inclusion of a vote to urge all publishers to use uncoated paper; Congratulations expressed to the National Geographic Society on its centennial year of distinguished services and explorations.

Presents an article on a school paper adviser dismissal. Reaction of the University of Texas at Tyler school paper editors on the proposed publications policy; Strategies done by the paper editors to retaliate to the dismissal; Lesson learned from the incident.

Reports the business failure of Enron Corp., a newsprint recycling company in Houston, Texas. Creation of paper-price-based financial swaps; Impact of the decrease in paper consumption on the prices of per-metric-ton of newprints; Efforts of the Northeast Recycling Council to track annual recycled-content purchases.

The article reports that newspapers in Arlington, Texas and northern Florida are two examples of suburban-ring newspapers started as weekly community papers, to fluorish into daily, paid-circulation papers with color capability in the last year. The paper has increased paid circulation to 15,000, publishes six days, excluding Sunday, and still samples potential subscribers with free editions. According to Duane L. Chichester, they enhanced the credibility of the paper in the eyes of advertisers by switching to paid circulation.

The article reports that the automation of records helped the Texas Municipal Power Agency improve its performance. Topics covered include the use of smartphones and tablets by plant staff members to access data as well as use of electronic data systems to store and integrate important records of the agency. Also mentioned are the problems faced by the agency with using paper records.

The article reports on the circulation success of the newspaper "The Dallas Morning News," the flagship newspaper of A.H. Belo in Texas. The newspaper is seeing success with its reverse publishing model by appealing to readers with what readers know best, themselves. In 2005, the paper launched community newspapers targeted to select ZIP codes. On April 1, 2007, the paper launched a series of companion community micro-sites under the heading NeighborsGo.com, through which users can submit content directly online.

Information about several papers discussed at the fourth World Cotton Research Conference (WCRC4) which was recently held at Lubbock, Texas is presented. The conference aimed to foster a better understanding of the global situation among scientific community from cotton countries. The conference was participated by TAMU representatives including, Ed Smith, associate vice chancellor for Agriculture and Life Science and James Supak, retired Extension cotton specialist.

Features the metallocene catalyzed, very-low-density polythlyene from ExxonMobil Chemical Co. in Houston, Texas. Offer of excellent toughness and lower heat-seal temperatures; Contender for flexible packaging; Potential uses of the technology.

Reports the participation of business executive Richard Sutis in the International Newspaper Group's annual meeting despite the economic problem facing Goss Graphic System company in Dallas, Texas. Problems on the production; Status of Goss in the world market; Application of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Presents the findings of the `Chicago Tribune' of its study of the cases of 131 inmates executed in Texas while George W. Bush was governor. Number of inmates defended by attorneys how had been, or were later, disbarred; Death penalty reporting by state papers; Denotation of the letter `X' on inmates' graves.

States that computer-assisted reporting (CAR) is practiced by most daily newspapers in Texas. Netscape as the most popular search engine among the Texas papers; Research tools utilized by various Texas newspaper distributors; Programs utilized by papers in manipulating data.

Focuses on the expansion plans of energy buyer and seller Enron Capital and Trade Resources Corp. of Houston, Texas. Swap arrangements with newspapers on the sale and purchase of newsprint volume; Move from financial transactions to sales; Negotiations with newspaper companies about taking over printing operations.

Reports that the family of Benny Hogan of San Antonio, Texas has sued the San Antonio Express News newspaper since Hogan hanged himself after the paper reported his arrest in a gay-sex sting. What Hogan was charged with; Accusations by plaintiff; Comments from plaintiff's lawyer Allen Rasmussen; Details on case.

The article announces the submission of research proposals to the Texas Peanut Producers Board (TPPB) and the National Peanut Board (NPB) in Texas until February 18, 2009. Charles Rowland, research committee chair of TPPB, encourages researchers to submit papers to address production issues in peanut industries. It states that the proposals will be reviewed at a research hearing at the Embassy Suites in Lubbock on March 2, 2009.

Information about several papers discussed at the National Watershed Coalition conference in Decatur, Texas is presented. It presents a workshop on the new techniques and information on proper operation and maintenance of watershed projects and a discussion on watershed project sponsor responsibilities, emergency action plans, and dam safety partnerships. Moreover, the conference featured several notable people including Dan Sebert and Don Gohmert.

Information on several papers discussed at the World Cotton Research Conference in Lubbock, Texas is presented. The conference discussed changes on the global cotton marketing as well as the significant role of biotechnology on cotton marketing changes. The conference featured several plenary panelists including Kalin Qamar, Foreign Agricultural Organization (FAO), U.S., Eric Kueneman, FAO, Rome, as well as Sebastiao Barbosa, Brazil.

This article discusses the declining circulation numbers for the Dallas Morning News daily newspaper. Industrywide, total weekday paid circulation fell 2.1% during the six months ending March 31, 2007. Executives at the Belo Corporation-owned daily say that the severe losses were planned all along. They attribute about half of the decline to a decision to reduce the paper's circulation area to a 100-mile perimeter around the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. INSET: TOP 25.

Information about several papers discussed at the National Conservation-Tillage Systems Cotton and Rice Conference in Houston, Texas is presented. A group of farmers, scientists, and industry representatives focused their discussion on the possibilities and pitfalls of precision agriculture technology. Several speakers attended the event including Ed Barnes, Keffe Felty, and Ed Mathers.

The article reports on the technology employed by the First Bank of Farmersville in Texas in response to the rising volumes of paperwork and limited storage space. First Bank exploited Centraspect FS, a new content management software from Systemsware, to produce electronic filing systems like those utilized by big banks in the U.S. Cindy Dickens, First Bank's senior vice president, stated that they expect to lower the costs incurred with paper-based systems of the bank.

The article presents information the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.'s 2006 Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). APEC originally was slated for February 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Then hurricane Katrina hit. The conference managers wanted to stay out of the way of relief efforts, so they scrambled and found a new venue. The show and conference now will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on March 19-23, 2006. For account, APEC is not just a designer's conference. In fact, there is something to interest everyone. It has a strong technical program, with real refereed papers, and it is one of the largest power electronics expositions in the world. Six industry leaders will address the future of power electronics during the plenary session. About 300 oral presentations and 80 dialog presentations will follow over the next few days. Four special presentation sessions and 18 three-hour seminars will offer professional education from introductory through advanced levels. And, more than 150 power-electronics companies will show off their wares.

Features the Octane men's wear store established by brothers Ort and Orlando Varona in Dallas, Texas. Target market of the store; Premium denim jeans brands being offered at the store; Design elements of Paper Denim & Cloth jeans; Average price of a pair of jeans being sold at the store.

Provides information on the 2004 International Microwave Symposium, as part of the International Electrical & Electronic Engineering (IEEE) Microwave Theory & Techniques Symposium (MTT-S), to be held in Forth Worth, Texas in June 2004. Events included in addition to the IMS technical sessions; Sustaining actions on the part of the IEEE MTT-S and its organizers; Number of student papers that were submitted in 2004.

Focuses on two free daily newspapers in Dallas, Texas. Comment from James M. Moroney III, publisher and CEO of the "Morning News," on the implications of the launching of "Quick" free daily newspaper; Comparison between "Quick" and "A.M. Journal Express"; Actions needed to be taken by the two papers in order to gain reader acceptance.

Assembled over centuries by the Jewish community in Copenhagen and concealed from the Nazis by the Danes during World War II, close to 2,000 works printed in over 115 locations from 1517 to 1939 have a new home at Stanford University. The Children's Book Council recently donated some 1,000 book publishers' catalogs to the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, part of the McCain Library and Archives of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Approximately 1,000 boxes of papers, correspondence, audio-and videotapes, clippings, and memorabilia from former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (R-Tex.) are now housed in Texas A& amp.M University's Cushing Memorial Library and Archives.

Reports the impact of the tropical storm on the performance of newspapermen employed at Houston Chronicle in Houston, Texas. Challenges encountered during the coverage; Complaints of the people on the delayed and undelivered newspapers; Emphasis on the extensive flood coverage on the special section of the paper.

Features an olefinic oxygen-scavenging polymer (OSP) system for rigid or flexible packaging developed by Chevron Phillips Chemicals Co. in Houston, Texas. Schedule for the start-up of a commercial production unit; Use of the OSP as an active barrier layer between a passive oxygen barrier and an inside layer; Composition of the OSP system.

Reports on the rallies staged by the Muslims Against Discrimination in front of the offices of `The Dallas Morning News' newspaper in Dallas, Texas. Protest action against the alleged anti-Islamic bias in the paper's reporting; Other activities organized by the group against the newspaper.

Reports on the `Houston Post' newspaper's production and broadcasting of the `Homefinder' television show to advertise homes for sale in Houston. Use of the show to complement the `Homefinder' section in the paper; PRC Realty Systems' partnership role in the show; Background of the genesis of the show.