Campaigns Playful Scrutiny as Texas Primaries Near
In an intramural Democratic race, Tony Sanchez and Dan Morales spar over Sanchezs past Democratic primary voting. Morales accuses him of never voting in Dem primaries. Sanchez provides a document to counter, while both campaign staffers treat it as a sound bite. Governor Perry faces no opposition as March 12 approaches. Fiscal Notes highlights tax receipts show declines in cigarette and tobacco taxes by 18.6 percent and alcoholic beverage taxes by 1.5 percent, reflecting shifting consumer choices.
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Austin
Tony Sanchez
Dan Morales
Sanchez
Morales
Travis County
Rick Perry
Comptroller
Politically Silly Season Sees Tax Revenue Fluctuations
The piece notes hotel and motel tax receipts fall as travel declines, inheritance tax revenue drops due to tax law changes, and oil gas production taxes decline by 27.8 and 59.7 percent. Sales tax rises 1.5 percent while total state income grows. overall expenditures rise about 4 percent, signaling lawmakers will seek spending cuts and revenue increases next January.
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Hydrocodone Abuse Highlighted by Lt Governor Warns Texans
Lt Governor Bill Ratliff warns Texans about hydrocodone abuse hidden in common prescriptions like Vicodin and Lortab. He cites rising misuse, regulatory gaps, and calls for Senate Health and Human Services Committee review to educate the public and balance pain relief with addiction risks.
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Bill Ratliff
Nightly News
Daily Paper
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
United States
Texas
Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Mike Moncrief
Fort Worth
Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly in Brownfield
A personal reflection on a power outage in Brownfield emphasizes reliance on electricity and light. The author shares how darkness prompted moments of quiet, gratitude, and spiritual insight about God’s guidance, urging readers to trust Him and embrace peace amidst busy, stressful lives.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Brownfield
Reading
Lessons From The 2002 Winter Olympics
Ten concise reflections drawn from the Games highlight resilience and perspective. Lessons cover lone athletes representing nations, Bradbury's surprise gold, judging controversy in pairs skating, Sarah Hughes forging gold from fun, Chris Witty’s comeback, Apolo Ohno’s mixed results, Jim Shea reviving skeleton, teamwork in bobsled, pursuing personal dreams, and the Olympic message of peaceful global unity.
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Germany
Cameroon
India
South Africa
Steven Bradbury
Bradbury
Jamie Salle
David Pelletier
Elena Berezhnaya
Anton Sikharulidze
Berezhnaya
Sikharulidze
Sarah Hughes
Chris Witty
Jim Shea
Shea
Jimmy Shea
Jill Bakken
Vonetta Flowers
Flowers
Jean Racine
Bakken
Community thanks West Texas firefighters
A West Texas resident expresses heartfelt thanks to Fire Chief Marvin Dawson and the area’s volunteer firefighters for their service and dedication to keeping the community safe, urging others to show appreciation.
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Texas
U.S.A
Marvin Dawson
Thank You From Terry County Military Support Group
A member of the Terry County Military Support Group expresses gratitude for the support received over six years. He notes that the cards and pictures from children validate his service and that, with his military career ending, he will return to Brownfield as home. He thanks students and teachers and looks forward to reconnecting.
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Brownfield
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