Coastal Texas 2020 aims to curb beach erosion along Gulf coast
Texas faces rising erosion on 367 miles of Gulf beaches with some popular sites vanishing 5 to 10 feet annually. Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announces Coastal Texas 2020 to boost environmental and economic health, pursue more federal funds, and organize steering committees led by the General Land Office. A report will go to the 79th Legislature in fall 2004 as redistricting and trooper additions also appear in the news.
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General Land Office
Texas
U.S
Gulf of Mexico
GLO
Jerry Patterson
Jefferson
Chambers
Patterson
Coastal Coordination Council
South Padre Island
Florida
New Jersey
Austin
House
Senate
DPS
Lawmakers Push Power Plays in Special Session
Lawmakers pursue agency expansions in a special session with DPS gaining 170 trooper slots and 14 admin jobs funded by the 77th Legislature plus full support for the Texas Rangers unsolved crime unit. New firearms training at a Williamson County 46 acre range with six firing lanes. Telemarketing no call lists remain, costs and signup details noted.
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Texas Rangers
DPS
Florence
Williamson County
Texasnocall.com
Full Throttle movie review notes big action but uneven pace
The film repeats the playful chaos of the first Angels movie with nonstop action and a glossy soundtrack but falters in humor and cohesion. Demi Moore, Bruce Willis cameo, and Clever camera work echo past hits while pacing and jokes feel forced. The ending delivers loud spectacle more than substance.
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Full Throttle
Throttle
Nemo
Demi Moore
Cher
Goldie Hawn
Robert Patrick
Mongolia
Bruce Willis
Bosley
Bernie Mac
Madison Lee
Moore
Surprise
Justin Theroux
Dylan
Drew Barrymore
Angels
Barrymore
Theroux
Natalie
Cameron Diaz
Alex
Lucy Liu
The
MC Hammer
Ton Loc
Journey
Motley Crew
Sharona
McG
Charlie's Angels
Cape Fear
Olsen Twins
Diaz
Thin Man
Creepy Crispin Glover
B.J. Thomas
John Cleese
Praying as You Go About Daily Life by Gina Caswell Kelly
A reader shares practical ways to remember to pray during daily activities. From walking past neighbors to waiting rooms and paying bills, she explains how praying for others throughout the day can become a natural habit and change perspective.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
CoMekderce
Texas Democrats cling to hope amid Perry era power plays
A guest column argues Texas is still swingable despite GOP dominance. It recalls Democrats who shifted parties in the 1980s, notes Bush era coattails, and warns that a partisan redraw could cement Republican majorities. It criticizes Perry’s leadership and calls for tactical pragmatism to revive Democratic influence.
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Bob Bullock
Texas
Rick Perry
Ronald Reagan
Austin
George W. Bush
Ann Richards
Bush
Tarrant County
Parker County
Gov. Perry
Clayde Williams
Reagan
Ardmore
U.S
Congress
Perry
GOP
Kay Granger
Fort Worth
Pete Geren
Charlie Stenholm
Martin Frost
Stenholm
Frost
Eimangis
Ton'' Powarhel
Rob Bullock
Sneny
Yeam
Tanne
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