Legislature Advances Budget With Deep Cuts and Fees
The Texas House approved a $117 billion fiscal year budget 100 to 45, with many amendments rejected. Senate action and a joint committee will shape the final plan, not yet balanced, as lawmakers consider broader program cuts. New fees may fund specific programs, including a freshwater fishing stamp to support hatcheries, capped at 10 years. Also, Southwest Texas State University faces proposed renaming to Texas State University, amid layout of central and south Texas lawmakers.
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Dan Ellis
Livingston
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Southwest
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos
Jeff Wentworth
San Antonio
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Wilma Luna
Corpus Christi
Texas Budget Vote and Higher Ed Debate Highlight Session
Texas House passed the 2003-05 state budget while the Senate opened debate. The House Higher Education Committee did not act on related bills and the Texas State University System Board urged delaying action until 2005. DPS and National Guard join DEA to weed out cannabis crops. 416,000 plants destroyed statewide last year with 161 arrests and 149 firearms seized. Call 1-800-868-6274 with crop information.
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Good Friday reflections on meaning and Easter hope
Gina Caswell Kelly writes that Good Friday symbolizes more than suffering. She reflects on how Jesus death enables salvation and how God turns human evil into good, sharing personal losses, blessings, and gratitude as Easter approaches.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
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Phone Booth Review: Farrell in a Taxi Booth Thriller
A detailed take on Phone Booth, starring Colin Farrell and directed by Joel Schumacher. The piece notes production delays after 9 11 and the DC sniper, highlights strong performances by Farrell and Kiefer Sutherland, and critiques pacing, plausibility, language, and a twist ending.
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Veronica Guerin
John Grisham
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Booth
Forest
Kelly
Radha Mitchell
Pam
Katie Holmes
Holmes
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Kiefer Sutherland
NYPD
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Mitchell
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