Texas Elder Care Bill Faces Stampedes and Summers
Legislative debate centers on Senate Bill 1839 or granny tax envisioning a 5.25 per bed daily nursing home fee to attract federal funds. The House committee killed the fee, replacing it with 175 million from general appropriations. Gov Perry warned of a veto, while nursing homes would gain funds for staff and equipment if enacted. Also notes a 2002 school year shift with SB 108 requiring school start after Aug 21 and 180 instructional days, with districts allowed a three year waiver.
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Austin
Senate
House Human Services Committee
Rick Perry
Texas
House
Texas bans criminals profiting from crime memorabilia
Gov. Perry signed Senate Bill 795 to prohibit criminals or their agents from profiting from selling tangible property boosted by notoriety from offenses. The law, effective Sept 1, forfeits proceeds to a victims fund with five years for victims to claim damages, excess funds redirecting to the Texas Victim Compensation Fund. The move follows notices of inmate schemes and online sales of inmate art.
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Gov. Perry
Texas Victim Compensation Fund
Henry Lee Lucas
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Larry Todd
What Doesn’t Kill You A Lesson On Adversity
Don Taylor offers a column about resilience and learning from setbacks. He cites Lincoln and Disraeli to illustrate how adversity strengthens, educates, and broadens wisdom. He stresses that response matters more than event, urging readers to seek lessons, stay thankful, and keep working.
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Don Taylor
Abraham Lincoln
United States
America
Still Alive and Thankful for Life Lessons and Renewal
The message reflects gratitude for ongoing opportunities and daily finances. It notes refreshing rains and sun after, the winter rest followed by spring renewal, and acknowledges setbacks as lessons. Don Taylor co-authors "Up Against the Wal-Marts" and readers may write via Mind ing Your Own Business, PO Box 67, Amarillo, TX.
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Don Taylor
Wal-Marts
Amarillo
Pool receives face lift from inmate crew
Bill Grant writes to thank inmates of the Jim Rudd work unit for two weeks of repair, painting, and cleaning at the Terry County Swimming Pool. He notes annual transformation and gives a special thanks to Officer Wilson, praising the pool management.
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Jim Rudd
Terry County
Officer Wilson
Bill Grant
Simple childlike faith and a niece's heart felt prayer
Gina Caswell Kelly recalls a Sunday moment when her niece Sarah asked Jesus to live in her heart. The column reflects on infant faith, organ donation, and the belief that Jesus stays with believers everywhere, offering comfort that they will never be alone.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Sarah
Gina
Jesus
Mike
Uncle Mike
God
Senior Week Impairment Begins With First Drink Warning
Mrs. Jane Bray County Extension Agent FCS urges responsible Senior Week celebrations for about 150 county seniors. The message covers blood alcohol content factors, legal limits for under 21 in Texas, zero tolerance for minors, and risks of alcohol impairment. It highlights advertising misrepresentation and dangers, including slowed reactions and memory impairment.
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Jane Bray
FCS
Texas
Fam
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