State Capital Highlights A stormy budget forecast for Texas higher ed
Austin reports quiet planning by state agencies and universities amid anticipated funding cuts. Jobs may be cut next spring, raising uncertainty for faculty. overall payrolls rise modestly this year as Texas adds about 25,000 jobs. Early voting opens Oct. 21 with Governor Perry leading Sanchez. private polls vary. Linda Cloud sues Perry aides for defamation while recovering from a brain clot.
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Legislative Budget Storm Brews At Legislative College
A DPS helicopter stationed in McAllen marks a first for the Rio Grande Valley funded with seized drug money. The 1.7 million aircraft, equipped with spotlight, video camera and thermal imaging to aid searches, represents a broader state effort amid budget tensions.
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Red Dragon cinema review notes prequel strengths and flaws
The Movie Man compares Red Dragon to Manhunter and Silence of the Lambs, praising cast dynamics led by Hopkins and Fiennes while faulting pacing and some plot elements. It highlights a striking tattoo motif and prologue scene, notes R rating, and references trailer buzz and future releases.
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Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
Gina Caswell Kelly recalls a night fire at Village Grill and nursing home evacuation. She shares humor from residents, a farmer’s crop quip, and a message about trusting God to handle life’s crises with a smile.
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