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    ByBilly Dale

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    Sherryl Hauglum

    ByBilly Dale

    View in Browser Click on the small white letters “VIEW IN BROWSER” shown above to enlarge and enhance the photos and text on your cellphone. Former Longhorn football player Todd Smith informed TLSN that Longhorn Hall of Honor inductee and All-American shot putter Eileen Vanisi is fighting for her life. Here is her Sentry link…

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