Texas Legislature ends as Abbott spurs tax cuts and border security
The Texas Legislature wrapped up after 140 days as Governor Abbott celebrated the biggest tax cuts in a decade and boosted border security spending, while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick denied churning for a 2018 run. Republicans approved gun rights bills and opposed marijuana reforms, with Democrats decrying stalled priorities in health care and education.
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Texas 10 things Abbott legacy from the 2015 session
A roundup of the 2015 Texas legislative session highlights. Voters would see a modest homeowner tax cut, border security spending reached a record level, concealed handguns would be allowed in public view, school funding stayed largely flat, same sex marriage measures stalled, the Texas Dream Act survived, epilepsy cannabis oil access expanded, Rainy Day Fund untouched but tax cuts totaling 3.8 billion issued, teens abortions rules tightened, and ethics reforms only partially enacted. The piece notes McRaven opposed concealed guns in colleges and summarizes the political dynamics shaping the year-end outcomes.
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Faye Barnum Baytown Woman Known For Generosity and Politics
Norman Faye Barnum 77 of Baytown Texas died May 28 2015 at home surrounded by family. She was a longtime East Texas native turned Baytown resident active in community affairs and a Democrat who opened her home to those in need. Survivors include husband Bob Barnum daughters Wendy Walker Elizabeth Yolland stepdaughters Robbie Adams Laura Smith sisters Lou Jackson Jean Ancelot grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements with Navarre Funeral Home Baytown Texas.
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Big Daddy McWilliams 88 Mont Belvieu businessman dies
W C McWilliams known as Big Daddy, 88, of Mont Belvieu Texas, died June 1 2015. He owned Big Daddy Pawn, supported Barbers Hill athletics, and was a former Mobbay Chemical retiree. Survived by three sons and several grandchildren. Visitation June 3 with memorial service at Navarre Funeral Home, Arlington Cemetery burial June 5 in El Dorado Arkansas.
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Killer cook Betsy Palmer dies at 88
Los Angeles AP reports Betsy Palmer the veteran actress who played the murderous camp cook Mrs Voorhees in Friday the 13th has died at age 88. Palmer had a long career in film Broadway and television before the 1980 horror hit defined her lasting if unwanted fame. She did not reprise the role in later sequels.
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Goose Creek honors Teachers of the Year in ceremony
Retirees from Geri Borel to Jeanette Young were named Goose Creek ISD Teachers of the Year. The event at various campuses included presentations, a reception, guest books, and congratulations from friends and family. Susan Passmore was noted in attendance.
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