Congressmen testimony on seniority in Texas redistricting trial
In day two of the federal redistricting trial in Austin Democratic Representatives Chet Edwards and Max Sandlin warned that a GOP plan to add more Texas Republicans in Congress would erode seniority and reduce influence. They cited benefits from senior members in funding and district coalitions, arguing the map would dilute minority voting power and break up regional councils.
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Waco
Max Sandlin
Marshall
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Edwards
House
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McTenanan_ Bell
Coryell
Laimpasis
Bosque
Hamilton Mills
San Saba
Mamaken
Centre Texas
Williamson County
Andy Taylor
Congo
Redistricting Proposal Divides Rural Texas Districts
Lawmakers debate a plan to split Edwards rural district into two parts stretching to Williamson County. Opponents warn constitutional violations and minority rights erosion while supporters claim stronger Republican representation and not racial bias.
Auction Rescheduled to Support Family Funeral Expenses
A community benefit auction was moved from September to raise funds for Joe Surdy’s funeral costs and outstanding medical bills. Donations are welcomed. contact the family at 281-250-1457 if unable to attend.
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Joe
Surdy
We filled every heart with love and memory of Antonio
A family writes that a year has passed since his loss and they miss Lf Antonio. They express strength to endure until reunion, signing with love from his family.
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Hanna
Antonio
Alma J. “Red” Fonteast Carter
Reben
Laul
Mammee
Bush says Halliburton should repay Iraq overcharges
President Bush urged that Halliburton repay any overcharges for gasoline delivered in Iraq under a no bid prewar contract. Pentagon auditors say charges could reach 61 million dollars as bids for oil reconstruction contracts face scrutiny and bans on nonpartners.
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Howard Dean
Iowa
Cbs-New York Times
Insurgent attack kills U S soldier west of Baghdad
In Ramadi a bomb detonated beside a U S convoy at 6 30 a m killing one soldier and wounding none else. A second soldier died in Baghdad from a non hostil e gunshot wound. Names withheld pending next of kin. A separate blast hit a Polish convoy near Mahaweel wounding two soldiers.
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Ramadi
Cormbat
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