Burnet notes critique of Wighisad Lakes pageant and funds plan
Eyewitness reports from Burnet describe the Wighisad Lakes Beauty Contest as poorly organized and disappointing. City Administrator Jack Tipplet proposals on revenue sharing funds are said to favor several groups while neglecting a federal funds consultant. Burnet lags behind Round Rock in federal money. Texas Monthly lists Ten Best and Ten Worst legislators, including Sarah Weddington, with “Missing In Action” among the defining labels.
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Texas Monthly
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Bertram Voters Urged To Oppose Beer Sales
Abigail Brown of Bertram writes to oppose beer sales citing potential outside investment and harm to local groceries. urges residents to vote against on July 9 and to buy alcohol in Burnet or Liberty Hill or make homemade wine.
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Burnet
Liberty Hill
Abigail Brown
Texas 4-H Center Inspires Youth Work in Texas
Brownwood report describes the Texas 4-H Center at Lake Brownwood as a dream fulfilled through people not buildings. Dr. John T. Pelham highlights the center as a source of strength and collaboration for 4-H leaders to improve youth experiences and adapt to future challenges.
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Point of View Host Reflects On Public Reception
A local radio feature recalls a listener’s critique of negative content on Point of View. The host explains the program is framed as his perspective and aims to inform, not to harm businesses or individuals.
Point of View aims to reflect many voices and facts
In this commentary by Harry Kaindi the host explains that Point of View seeks to present multiple perspectives. He describes how ideas arise from calls and research, aims to inform listeners, and invites audience input while noting not every opinion will agree with his own.
Consumer Protection Act strengthens remedies for fraud in Texas
Four years after the Deceptive Trade Practices Act reforms, Texas reports 338 actions from 1973 to 1977 with civil penalties totaling 319,879 dollars and restitution over 2.46 million dollars. The act now favors honest merchants by limiting treble damages when errors occur, lack of notice happens, or merchants rectify complaints within 30 days, while preserving consumer protections.
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Austin
Consumer Protection Act
Texas
Ask Bob Bullock on Use Tax and Sales Tax Rounds
The column explains that mail order purchases may incur a use tax at five percent when sales tax is not collected. It warns buyers about deceptive advertisers and notes churches do not pay sales tax on meals. It also condemns restaurant rounding of tax and outlines enforcement and how to ask Bob Bullock for guidance.
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Texas
State Comptroller's Office
Odyssey video game revolutionizing home entertainment in the 1970s
The Magnavox Odyssey brings electronic sports to American living rooms offering hockey tennis and smash with beeps mimicking bells as players hook it to any television set. The piece notes chess as a historical global game and contrasts it with the rising popularity of interactive video gaming.
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