Capitol Highlights Disaster Declarations in 20 Texas counties
President Clinton declared 20 Central and South Texas counties as disaster areas at Gov. Bush’s request. Floods raised record river crests in Gonzales and near Elmdorf, with heavy rain in Bexar and Comal counties. Federal aid programs will assist residents and businesses. Bush praised relief efforts and noted evacuations and church aid.
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Central
Texas
Ed Sterlin
Austin
George W. Bush
Clinton
Bush
Small Business Administration
Gonzales
Guadalupe River
San Antonio
Elmdorf
Bexar County
Comal County
Hand Washing Habits Urged by County Extension Agent
Mrs. Jane Bray county Extension Agent FCS stresses thorough hand washing to stop germ spread. The guide covers times to wash, proper technique, 10 to 20 second durations, soap and warm water, and kid friendly demonstrations. It emphasizes consistency at home and in public restrooms to reduce illness.
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Jane Bray
FCS
Mindineo V Your Own Businece: A war strategy guide
A veteran manager frames business as a war to win profits for victors. He shares lessons from thirty years in small-business battles: gather intelligence, know markets and rivals, set clear goals, occupy strong positions, stay offensive, motivate troops, and lead with integrity. He emphasizes simple plans, flexibility, focus, and doing the right thing.
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Y Don Taylor
Norman Schwarzkoph
Accountability in Parenting and Personal Responsibility
Gina Caswell Kelly reflects on accountability in daily life and especially among parents. She notes laws and courts often hold people accountable, but emphasizes the responsibility of parents to set a strong example for children and to guide their choices. The piece ends by asking readers to consider whom they truly answer to.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
List of Texas political figures and contact offices
A compiled roster of national and state officials with addresses in Washington and Texas, including President Clinton, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Phil Gramm, Larry Combest, Governor George W. Bush, Ag Commissioner Rick Perry, Attorney General Dan Morales, Comptroller John Sharp, Treasurer, Sen Robert Duncan, and State Rep Gary Walker with their office locations and phone numbers.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
R-Texas
Hart Senate
Phil Gramm
Russell Building
D.C
Larry Combest
Longworth Brdg
George W. Bush
Austin
Rick Perry
Dan Morales
Lbj
Comptroller of Public Accounts
John Sharp
Robert Duncan Box
Gary Walker
P.O. Box
City Hall Critique Sparks Letter to Editor in Brownfield
Jeaney Edwards urges residents to wake up Brownfield over perceived missteps at City Hall. She notes two attorneys performing duties once done by the mayor and criticizes current governance as damaging a once thriving Texas town.
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Texas
Jeaney Edwards
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State Capitol
Federal Trade Commission
United Industries Corporation
TNRCC
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
West Texas
Sierra Blanca
Geoff Connor
Bullock
Bob Bullock
Austin American-States
Mindineo
Parenting News
City Hall
Mickey Hansard
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