Talk of Texas iconic hunter Frank Buck hailed from Cooke County
The column chronicles Frank Buck known as Bring Em Back Alive, details his world safari career from the 1920s to his 1950 death, his nonlethal creed, and his Gainesville Texas memorial zoos. It also notes Loving County’s 44 years to form a government and Capitol as a runaway youth safe place.
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Texas lawmakers eye third special session over school funding
In Austin, Democrats push a sales tax to fund public schools despite Gov. Clements veto pressure. A conference panel estimates a first year cost of 523 to 550 million financed by tax and cuts. Lt. Gov. Hobby doubts session success while Ardent debates persist on prepaying districts and potential school closings. The outcome hinges on a May 1 court deadline and possible extended sessions.
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Ann Richards
Clayton Williams
Texas Supreme Court
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Gib Lewis
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Legislative Budget Board
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Bullock
State Employees Union
James Hury
D-Galveston
Capitol
Terry district joins stewardship observance in 1990
The Terry Soil and Water Conservation District announces participation in Soil and Water Stewardship Week April 29 to May 9. Chairman Lewis Waters notes the theme Citizens of All Creation and emphasizes the district's role in providing technical conservation assistance to farmers ranchers and the local community.
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Union to Pre Register Kindergarten Tuesday
Union ISD sets kindergarten pre registration from 2 30 to 3 15 p m this Tuesday Children must be five by Sept 1 to register Parents should bring the child birth certificate and immunization record Refreshments will be provided and children will be introduced to the school routine
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Twin Peaks proves off beat and strangely captivating
Kelly Sinclair notes Twin Peaks stands apart from standard soap operas with a surreal Log Lady sequence and a Northwest setting. She praises David Lynch's directing, the strong cast led by Sheriff Truman and Agent Cooper, and the film-like cinematography and music, while doubting long term ratings.
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Knots Landing
Falcon Crest Country
Northwest
Toto
Dallas
Harry Truman
Truman
FBI
Dale Cooper
David Lynch
Duane Eddy
Philip Glass
Pattern of faith and grace guides Sandra Hinkle
Hassel recalls Sandra Hinkle, a former parishioner of Shady Oaks Church of God, known for her rosy disposition amid长 health battles. The pastor notes her sister Peggy Kapler donated a kidney and that Sandra remained bright, placing others first. Her funeral was held Thursday and the writer honors her memory with a tribute to faith in Heaven.
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Mack Streun
Shady Oaks Church
Brownfield
Traci Kapler
Peggy Kapler
Streun
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Jesus Christ
Heaven
Earth
Starla Crosby
Sandra Hinkle
Plant a Tree to Help the Earth This Arbor Day
In a letter to the editor, Nancy Sparks urges Brownfield residents to plant trees or sponsor tree planting through the Chamber of Commerce to combat the greenhouse effect. She notes that trees absorb carbon dioxide, reduce energy use, and improve air and shade, advocating Arbor Day on April 27 and the slogan One Texan One Tree.
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