West Nile virus alerts and dove hunting permits in Texas
State budget talks gloom as Lt. Gov Ratliff warns of a painful $7 billion shortfall while no new taxes are proposed. Texas health officials urge precaution with West Nile cases including one fatality, advising water removal and DEET. Dove season opens Sept 1 with $40 public hunting permits granting access to over 1 million acres of public land.
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State Budget Deficit Grows Amid Dovish Hunting Lands Moves
The state faces a rising deficit even as 158 parcels totaling over 61 000 acres are leased for dove hunting. Licenses for 2002 03 went on sale August 15. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission becomes the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on September 1 under Sunset legislation. The State Library adds HeritageQuest Online for genealogical data, including census records from 1790 to 1870. Texas earns top bond ratings from S P Moody s and Fritch for its fiscal outlook. The Comptroller s Office sold 5 8 billion in Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes on August 0.
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XXX The Movie Man Reviews Diesel Powered Studio Hit
The Movie Man predicts XXX will headline a new generation of spy action with Vin Diesel as the central lure. It opened strong at 46 million, driven by Diesel’s star appeal and Rob Cohen’s kinetic direction, despite uneven dialogue and overlong stunt sequences.
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Seeing Beyond Skin Deep in Small Town Grace
Gina Caswell Kelly writes on looking past outward appearances to the heart. A roadside compliment inspires inner beauty, urging readers to judge by character over looks, and to reflect God by showing love, humility, and inner kindness.
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Duncan urges election reform to shield Texas courts from politics
Texas Senator Robert Duncan argues that judicial candidates should not pledge political stances to win elections. He warns Minnesota precedent and statewide contests corrode fair courts. He cites low voter turnout in judicial races, the influence of lawyers funding campaigns, and historic calls for a reform to separate law from politics while preserving independence.
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Clean Up Brownfield: Reader Praises Weed Image and Town Pride
Linda Pruitt commends a Brownfield News feature on local weed problems and unkempt properties. She urges homeowners and business owners to take pride, proposing a community effort to improve the town’s appearance.
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