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Reading about old shipwrecks reminds one of how brave, or crazy, take your pick, sailors were back in the, say, late 1400s when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, all the way through the 1700s, when sailing vessels were so flimsy, like timber boxes, so prone to sinking in high winds and high waves.

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers.

By Matthew Choi The Texas Tribune WASHINGTON — National Republicans will target Democratic U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar in their reelection races next year, the House Republicans’ campaign arm announced Monday.