a place of great vice and corruption
as a gubernatorial candidate he claimed that the state capitol was an Augean stable that desperately needed to be cleaned out
There was insufficient hot water at one of the sinks, some beans and salsa were stored without date markings, and a beverage container was found on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Due to showers, sinks, and tubs, bathrooms are high-moisture areas.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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