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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1997

Page

3

Asian Texans boost Texas economy and culture

Texas Comptroller John Sharp notes Asian Americans are 2.4 percent of the population but drive major economic activity with about 40 000 Asian owned businesses in 1992 generating 5.7 million in sales They are projected to grow to 1 million by 2025 Houston has the highest local concentration and Dallas Fort Worth is rising Asian Americans have higher median income and education levels with 40 plus percent holding bachelor degrees in Texas Read about industry impact education and calls for more inclusive business networking in Austin Houston and across the state

Austin Texas John Sharp Sharp Lone Star Vietnam India Philippines Korea Japan Laos Pakistan Cambodia Thailand Guam Indonesia Malaysia Harish Malkani United States University of California At Berkeley RSI Inc Malkani Eun Kim CEO International Mexico Kim University of Texas Houston Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas Singa South Korea Taiwan Asia John Hur Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce Board Hur

Electra millionaire funds town projects while alive

Electra businessman Dink Robb, 89, pledged 1 million dollars each to the First United Methodist Church, the city library, and a scholarship trust for Electra High School graduates. The gift supports a library addition, church improvements, and a yearly college scholarship for one student, selected by a committee based on academics and potential.

Electra Millionaire First United Methodist Church Electra Wichita, Falls Robb Electra ‘Telephone Co Keith Sales Electra High School Robbs Lovie Robb

Anti theft group urges protection as burglaries rise

Texas Action Council on Theft calls for security labels and window decals to warn would be thieves that homes are protected. Charity Judah notes signs deter crime, while DPS data show mixed burglary trends in major cities and increases elsewhere. Toll free number provided.

Austin Texas Action Council On Charity Judah Texas Action Council Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Action Council On Theft

Concealed handgun permit arrests rise in Texas 1997

Texas DPS data show felony and misdemeanor charges against concealed handgun licensees rose from 431 in 1996 to 666 in 1997, while permit holders increased from 114,500 to 161,702 through mid-December. Opponents press for tighter controls. supporters cite fewer than 0.5 percent entangled with the law in 1997.

Dallas Texas Department of Public Safety Dallas Morning News Jerry Patterson Pasadena Patterson Texas DPS Paterson

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