Fate of property tax amendment goes to voters
Texas voters face a single proposition on Aug 9 offering a $10 000 homestead exemption increase and a tax freeze transfer for seniors who buy a new home Early voting starts Monday with Secretary of State Tony Garza launching a get out the vote tour Gov George W Bush plans to promote passage The plan uses a 1 04 billion surplus to offset school district revenue losses and would raise the homestead exemption to 15000 this year Public backers say homeowners save about 144 annually while opponents note tax cuts may require higher taxes elsewhere
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Bush
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Texas
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The
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Tragic Death Strikes Bannister Family in Tucumcari
A tearful crowd gathered at First Baptist Church after the July 11 car crash near Santa Rosa killed Faith Bannister 44, Tammy 17, and Mark 16, with 13-year-old John surviving. The town mourns as friends recall the family’s leadership and resilience following a prior death in the family.
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N.M
First Baptist Church
First Baptist
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Faith Bannister
Tammy Bannister
Mark Bannister
John
Sandra Garley
Belgium
Olivier Theunissen
Santa Rosa
Garley
Faith Bannister family remembered in funeral procession
Tucumcari NM remembers the Bannister family with a private burial for Faith Bannister 44 Tammy 17 and Mark Jr 16. The Bannister siblings John 13 leaves First Baptist Church as pallbearers from the high school cross country team lead the procession along Highway 54.
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Tucumcari
N.M
IRA Cease Fire Declared as Talks Open in Northern Ireland
The Irish Republican Army announced a new cease-fire and opened the path for peace talks with Northern Ireland’s pro British Protestants if distrustful factions back away. UK Ireland and US welcomed the move as a step toward a lasting settlement amid tense Belfast reactions and lingering doubts about whether the halt will endure.
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Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Britain
Ireland
Washington
Mo Mowlam
Clinton
Halfway houses meet opposition in Amarillo battle
Amarillo faces resistance as officials push Gateway halfway house for parolees at 6500 Hope Road and 5407 E Amarillo Blvd. Residents fear crime or disruption while proponents cite easing reintegration and positive examples from Midland. Some ex clients praise the model, urging local acceptance amid a crowded Texas parole system. The debate continues with legal and community concerns.
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Texas
Associated Press
Lester
Gateway
Midland
Gateway Foundation
Amarillo Blvd
Potter County
Jimmy Don Boydston
PARC
Interstate
Center design mirrors daily work and military structure
James Lester, a former Halfway House client, describes the center as resembling an everyday workplace or military setting, noting that all clients have jobs, such as cooking, to maintain routine and discipline.
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James Lester
Halfway House
Infighting Tests GOP Leadership After Capitol Showdown
In a late night Capitol meeting Rep. Bill Paxon offered to resign amid renewed mistrust in House GOP leadership led by Newt Gingrich. Majority Leader Dick Armey, without authority, signaled acceptance as tensions rose among Armey DeLay Boehner and others over loyalty and past votes.
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Paxon
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Texas
John Boehner
Ohio
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DeLay
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