Tort reform cuts spark Texas insurance savings and bank mergers
Texas Insurance Commissioner Elton Bomer reports that rate cuts ordered since 1996 under tort reform have saved about 2.2 billion for policyholders, with 1999 projections near 700 million. Interstate bank merger approvals signal broader shifts, while other capital items note a Chrysler verdict, a stay for Kenneth McDuff, anti gang studies, and a Sierra Blanca nuclear plan.
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Ed Sterling Austin
Texas
Elton Bomer
Bomer
State Insurance Department
Starr County
Chrysler Corp
Dodge
Catherine A. Ghiglieri
Alabama
Ghiglieri
Austin
Brazos River
Colleen Reed
Kenneth A. McDuff
Wayne Scott
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Obesity Redefined Raises Health Risk Awareness
Mrs. Jane Bray notes two major health stories redefining obesity as a controllable risk factor for heart disease and as a leading preventable death cause per NIH guidelines. BMI categories and a BMI calculation method are outlined, with emphasis on abdomen weight and increased risks for hypertension diabetes stroke cancer.
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American Heart Association
National Institutes of Health
United States
U. S
NIH
Jane
John Doe
Kicking and Hollering in Parenting Lessons
A reader shares a farm tale of a calf trapped by a rubber gasket then draws a parallel to how students resist guidance from principals. The piece urges parents to teach responsibility, respect for authority, and openness to help, arguing growth comes from recognizing and accepting assistance.
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Gildenend
Contrast in Customer Care Across One Alabama Visit
Don Taylor recalls two dining experiences at the same Alabama restaurant on consecutive nights. The first server delivered proactive, polished service and attentive communication, earning generous tipping. The second night, a less engaged server, delays, and missed cues led to a poorer impression and a decision to seek another establishment.
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Don Taylor
Alabama
Citizens Thank You Note For Terry County Fair Volunteers
Letters thank participants and attendees of the Annual Terry County Fair held at the Armory. The piece lists many volunteers and organizers by name across exhibits, crafts, foods, and services, invites new volunteers, and provides contact details for the Extension Office. It also notes the Brownfield News welcomes public letters and provides a mailing address.
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Terry County
Armory
Bill Grant
National Guard Ar
Arrington
Odell Sears
Zelma Miller
Melody Vann
Jane Blay
Kelly Key
Dan Bray
Georgie Timmons
Brownfield News
P.O. Box
Brownfield
Tex
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Williston
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Garry Mauro
el Paso
Jane Bray
FCS
America
Wunpreps
KLLED
WECE
Kosovo
Texas Press Association
Mory
Lisa Lewis
Holly Pickett
Betty Hinson
Noma Kumpe
Suzie Jones
Margaret Gober
Betty Moore
Mildred Wuenzel
Adene Dixon
Jerry Morgan
Kim Hammonds
Adria Ann Crotwell
Jane Kennedy
Ava Gay
Martha Pettigrew
Floss Britton
Homer Britton
Bobbie Montgomery
Monty Montgomery
Jimmie Moore
Beth Geron
Irene Rieck
Lou Farr
June Strickland
Bobbie Duran
Maxine Cato
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Lucille Kirk
Neva Jo Lee
Cheryl Henry
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Jackie Yates
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