State Capital Highlights From Texas Legislature
Gov Rick Perry faces decisions on nearly 1000 bills with a June 17 deadline. The $113.8 billion budget funds teacher health insurance a state pay raise and Medicaid reform. Bills include racial profiling bans open container laws higher rural highway speed limits and charter school limits plus new math academies and school start date rules. Wayne Scott retires after 29 years as head of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after overseeing 40000 employees 150000 prisoners and a $2.6 billion budget.
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Governor Perry Must Sign or Veto Bills by June 17
Texas Governor Perry faces a June 17 deadline to sign or veto bills as the Texas Board of Criminal Justice prepares to name a new director to replace the retiring head who led the second-largest state prison system after California. The retiring director said he has no regrets about his five-year tenure and plans for new beginnings. Meanwhile, the Bushes left 27 boxes of signed books at the Governor’s Mansion, which will be auctioned by Friends of the Austin Public Library to aid the city library system.
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Excellence Encounter 2001 Business Camp for Teens
Don Taylor promotes Excellence Encounter 2001 a four day business camp for high school sophomores to seniors. It focuses on entrepreneurship e commerce ethics etiquette and personal finance with keynote speakers Roger Crawford and Dave Roever. Sponsorships sought and $400 fee. contact details provided.
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Amarillo
Understanding Lightning and Home Safety Facts
Mrs. Jane Bray, County Extension Agent FCS West Texas, discusses lightning basics from cloud to ground to air, its extreme heat and thunder, typical currents and voltages, and the risk to home electronics. Advice includes recognizing surge damage risks, limits of power strips, and consulting an electrician for surge protection to safeguard property.
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Lessons from My Daddy in a Parenting Notebook
Gina Caswell Kelly shares personal maxims learned from her father on values faith and everyday conduct. The piece emphasizes living by example, restraint in politics, and the impact of daily behavior on children’s formation. It urges consistent faith practice and thoughtful parenting in family life.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
BBB Tips for When Disaster Strikes in West Texas Weather
The BBB offers guidance for homeowners after severe Texas weather. It warns about door to door out of town peddlers, advises verifying licensing, and encourages getting three estimates. It stresses avoiding upfront payment, using checks, confirming building permits, and contacting insurance for repairs. The BBB notes they provide reliability reports and local business referrals.
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