Texas lawmakers end session with record spending bill
Legislators hailed the session a success while warning that current income will not sustain another 37 percent spending rise without a major tax bill in 1979. They passed a $15.5 billion biennial budget, signed highway and coal slurry bills, and set a record 43 hour filibuster.
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Cameron Folk Fete Showcases Rural Diversity and Growth
The Cameron area in Milam County reflects a growing, diverse mix of people shaping development and culture. The piece links local Folk Fete traditions to broader sun belt growth, noting suitable climate and room for expansion as a modern yet timeless trend.
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Aquaculture Aims to Expand U S Sea Food Supply
An Asian 2000 year practice is gaining U S traction as aquaculture grows. The push includes a national plan, university research access, and loans for facilities. Texas trials near Pecos and Corpus Christi test shrimp farming with aim for yearly bumper harvests.
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A letter argues nations can still sign and honor world peace pacts despite past cynicism. It mocks extreme weather warfare bans yet notes the danger of emerging methods, questioning whether signatories will uphold such treaties when a new tactic appears. The writer remains skeptical about lasting restraint.
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