Texas Senate approves SJR 1 to fund transport and water plan
Texas Senate votes 31 0 to advance Senate Joint Resolution 1 using less than half of the Rainy Day Fund to spend 2.9 billion cash on transportation projects and 2 billion on water projects, plus 800 million for education. The plan aims to fund 20 priority projects and create a revolving water loan program while reducing debt service on road bonds.
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Gander Pride Shines At Baytown High School Marker Ceremony
Adam Yanelli reflects on Baytowns oldest high school Robert E Lee and its history from opening in 1928 to Wing additions in 1937 and a 1987 fire as Ganders gather for a midyear reunion amid rain and enduring alma mater pride. The article links to local schools San Felipe Del Rio and Del Rio High School histories and Texas Historical Marker status, underscoring continued community pride.
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Accountability over terror: calls after Boston and West Texas
Donna Brazile argues for accountability across DHS, FBI, and state agencies after the Boston Marathon attack and West, Texas, criticizing inspections, information sharing, and regulatory enforcement. She highlights Adair Grain nitrate storage, misaligned terror versus accident labeling, and the need for better communication and oversight.
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