State Capital Highlights in Fiscal 2002 Balance
Comptroller Carol Keeton Rylander says Texas budget shortfall estimates for 2004 05 are around 5 billion dollars, not a deficit but a need to cover spending with expected revenue growth. She notes 9/11, stock drop, and unemployment but asserts Texas faced no recession and remains balanced. A governor appointed committee selects three finalists for the planned September 11 memorial in the Texas State Cemetery using salvaged World Trade Center materials.
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Carol Keeton Rylander
Rylander
Texas
Texas State Cemetery
World Trade Center
New York
Afghanistan
State closes fiscal year with high notes and awards
Finalists for a state architecture project came from OConnell Robertson and Pfluger Associates in Austin and Seitz Architects in Rockwall. The winning designer will be unveiled at the State Cemetery on Sept. 11. DPS names Randall K. Elliston as new chief of traffic law enforcement, replacing Charles Graham who retired Aug. 31. Elliston oversees 2,187 officers and 1,100 civilians. A Texas agency warns students about ABCs and alcohol laws, noting under 21 purchase or consumption is illegal. penalties include fines up to 500 dollars, courses, community service, license suspensions, and temporary ineligibility for occupational licenses.
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Austin
O'Connell Robertson & Associates
Pfluger Associates
Rockwall
Seitz Architects
State Cemetery
DPS
Randall K. Elliston
Department of Public Safety
Elliston
Charles Graham
Uniformed Commission
Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
TABC
Greg Hamilton
Pacino Plays Simone. Box Office Slumps Weekend
The Movie Man praises Pacino in Simone while noting weak returns for Serving Sara and other summer films. He highlights Pacino’s range from good to wild, the film’s satire of Hollywood, strong reception for Aretha’s song choices, and overall tepid box office as My Big Fat Greek Wedding leads with surprising staying power.
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al Pacino
Chandler Bing
Matthew Perry
Perry
Sara
Rachel Green
Jennifer Aniston
Pacino
Simone
Crazy al
Eddie Murphy
Pluto Nash
Clint Eastwood
Viktor Taransky
Nicola
Winona Ryder
Elaine
Catherine Keener
Hank
Rachel Roberts
Hanging Rock
Keener
Lainey
Rachel Wood
Get Shorty
Bowfinger
Hollywood
Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
A reflective piece describes the author’s emotional response to September 11 and the feeling of being protected by God. She recalls personal loss, fear, and the realization that divine presence has sustained her, concluding with a reaffirmed faith and sense of protection.
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