Rainy day fund debated in Texas budget talks
Texas lawmakers weigh non tax revenues to cover a 9.9 billion deficit instead of deeper cuts. Options include borrowing from tobacco settlement endowment, delaying public education costs, or dipping into the 1 billion rainy day fund with a three fifths vote required. Governor Perry warns against one shot schemes.
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Austin - Austin
Texas
Senate
Teel Bivins
Ramarillo
Senate Finance Committee
Carol Keeton Strayhorn
Strayhorn
House Appropriations Committee
Talmadge Heflin
Houston
Rick Perry
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Texas mimic Wimpy as Perry links finances to Popeye
Gov. Perry likens Texas accounting to Wimpy from Popeye and jokes a spinach fix is needed. Northeast Texas continues a wide search for space shuttle debris with 5,000-plus workers, 36 helicopters, and 10 aircraft across 41 counties.
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Gov. Perry
Texas
Popeye
Perry
Iraq
Department of Public Safety
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Lake Nacogdoches
DPS
Willard film review notes good start fades fast
The movie opens with entertaining horror potential and strong early sequences, then declines into weaker later portions. Willard rises on quirky visuals and cemented moments with rats and a cat scene, but the finale lacks impact and points to an unlikely sequel.
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Willard
Ray Milland
Strother Martin
Willliam Shatner
Laura Hairing
David Lynch
Mulholland Falls
Glover
Hairing
Ermey
Socrates
Ben
Glen Morgan
Morgan
Animal Kingdom
Parent concerns on background checks for volunteers at youth leagues
A parent expresses alarm over background questionnaires for adults helping in Little League, arguing they fear the rights of individuals are violated in name of security. The letter mixes opinions on safety beliefs with a movie review segment referencing Night of the Lepus and Willard, highlighting media feedback alongside parental worries.
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Ren
Tme
Cindy Beesinger
Space
Stuart Whitman
Janet Leigh
Willard
Crispin Glover
Glover
Socrates
Ben
Socrates Glover
Tie Sone
Frank Martin
R. Lee
Glovers
Hess
Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
A reader reflects on war coverage and public protests during wartime. The piece contrasts past veterans’ restraint with today’s televised conflict, urging unity, prayer for troops, leaders, and victory while acknowledging divided opinions.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Sergeant Schultz
Daddy
Bush
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