Texas Senate Back in Session Faces Redistricting and Fines
The Texas Senate reconvenes on September 15 amid disputes over congressional redistricting and the $57,000 fines for each Democrat who fled the state. Parking, floor access, newspaper subscriptions, and postage for fleeing Democrats remain restricted. The session aims to tidy spring legislation, with broader issues likely to stretch into 2005. The State Fair runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 19, drawing millions to Texas products, while the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission warns Texas youths.
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Texas TABC to educate on underage drinking after strict law
Texas agencies emphasize zero tolerance for underage drinking with penalties up to 500 dollars, court-ordered courses, 40 hours of community service and license suspension. TABC plans outreach to curb illegal use while DPS graduates 160 troopers to fill 170 new slots after half‑year training in terrorism, Spanish and more.
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Attitude and a cow named Number 7
Gina Caswell Kelly recalls her encounter with cow Number 7, once a spiteful troublemaker in her cow calf operation. She explains selling the cow after her attitude caused turmoil, noting that attitude shapes outcomes more than effort or luck and urging readers to adjust theirs before others do.
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Movie Man forecasts fall films by watch list and watch out
The Movie Man grades fall and holiday releases by three tiers. He anticipates Return of the King for Oscar contention while naming Kill Bill and The Human Stain as possible threats. He flags Intolerable Cruelty Big Fish Elf School of Rock Texas Chain Saw Masacre Runaway Jury Last Samurai Mystic River Out of Time Cabin Fever and Underworld as contenders with varied bets, noting Matrix Revolutions Alamo Cold Mountain and Mystic River as potential duds or accolades candidates.
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