Texas political shifts loom after Gramm reelection bid drops
U S Senator Phil Gramm will not seek reelection prompting Texas politicians to weigh new runs. Land Commissioner David Dewhurst stays in lieutenant governor race while Gov. Perry names him head of Homeland Security task force. Attorney General John Cornyn pursues Gramm seat as Henry Bonilla bows out. Greg Abbott enters in Cornyn’s vacated role. Secretary of State Henry Cuellar resigns to explore further offices. Tom Craddick seeks to unseat House Speaker Pete Laney as primary season looms.
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Austin
U.S
Phil Gramm
Texas
David Dewhurst
Rick Perry
Homeland Security
Dewhurst
John Sharp
John Cornyn
Gramm
San Antonio
Henry Bonilla
Cornyn
Greg Abbott
Supreme Court
Henry Cuellar
Laredo
Perry
Cuellar
George W. Bush
House of Representatives
Tom Craddick
Midland
House
Pete Laney
Laney
Craddick
Political maneuvering stalls on Texas speaker leader race
Craddick leads in a House poised to shift with census driven redistricting. The speaker will control chairs rules and appointments, with 76 votes needed to win. Amid talk of rivals, Maj. Gen. Daniel James III seeks promotion to lieutenant general and Air National Guard command, prompting a Texas adjutant general reshuffle if approved.
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House
Texas
Daniel James III
U.S. Air National Guard
Gov. Perry
James
Texas’ Adjutant General
Future of Youth Sports Perspectives By Jane Bray in Texas
Mrs Jane Bray County Extension Agent FCS discusses year round youth sports in Texas from football to track volleyball tennis and basketball. She notes reasons kids quit and the impact of coaching parent support and positive role modeling on self image and enjoyment of sport.
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Jane Bray
FCS
Texas
Inventions to Improve Daily Life by Don Taylor
The column reprints a playful list of imagined inventions including a Telephone delaying device a Tailgater control switch a dental health mouthwash a fast food appearance enhancer an electronic clothes processor and more. Readers are invited to mail their ideas to Don Taylor in Amarillo Texas.
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Don Taylor
Charles H. Duell
U.S. Office of Patents
Congress
Duell
Amarillo
Political contact list for Texas and federal offices
A compact listing of officials and offices in Washington and Texas including addresses in Washington DC and Austin with phone numbers and FAX lines for President George Bush, Kay Hutchison, Pat Gramm, Luspock, Larry Compest, Governor Rick Perry, Sen Rupert Duncan, State Rep Gary Walker and others. It presents multiple district and state office contacts and routing numbers.
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Georgee W. Bush
Waite House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washincton
D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
R-Texas
Hart Senate
Pat Gramm
Russel Bullpinc
Luspock
Larry Compest
Loncwort Bupe
Lupsock
Rick Perry
Austin
Rupert Duncan Box
Lappock
Gary Walker
House of Representatives
P.O. Box
Plains
Be Strong and Courageous in Following God
Gina Caswell Kelly reflects on faith and leadership as she cites Joshua 1 and Deuteronomy. She urges courage for President Bush and the nation, trusting God to be with us and ensure success if we obey.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Bush
FSA
Joshua
God
Israel
Peace Symbol Origins Clarified in Church Ad Controversy
A News reader complained the peace symbol in a page two Oct 3 church listing promotes a cult. The editor explains the symbol’s modern semaphore origins tied to anti-nuclear protests and clarifies it is not ancient, Nazi, or Christian. The piece urges readers to act on their best interest and wishes peace.
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Our Church
the News
Earth
Bertrand Russell
Navy
L.B
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