Bonilla Named to Time's Top 50 Futurist Leaders
U S Rep Henry Bonilla of San Antonio, age 40 and under, is listed in Time Magazine's December 5 issue as one of the nation's top 50 future leaders. The selection highlights ambition vision and community spirit guiding the new millennium. Bonilla is in his second term representing Texas' 23rd Congressional District.
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Officials to hold Acuna contab meeting on pollution
Texas and Mexican officials meet Friday in Ciudad Acuña to discuss pollution control. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will lead a workshop on waste reduction and recycling from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CONALEP building. The session includes 38 county directors from Coahuila, ecology director Rodolfo Garza Gutierrez, Acuña ecology chief Jose Luis Coronado, and maquila representatives.
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Oldest North American duckbilled dinosaur found in Texas
Dallas AP reports SMU professor Louis Jacobs calls the 100 million year old duckbilled dinosaur bones the oldest in Texas and among North America's oldest. Dallas contractor Gary Byrd found a toe bone along Farm to Market Road 2499 in Flower Mound, linking North American fossils with China.
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Record November for pot seizures in Border Patrol sector
U S Border Patrol agents in this sector seized a record 6 324 pounds of marijuana worth 5 059 017 in 24 busts in November the largest total on record Spokesman Aaron Billings said more seizures are expected as December figures rise He noted a trend toward smaller loads and cited ongoing interdiction along the Rio Grande and highways with heroin and cocaine trafficking unchanged The Del Rio sector covers Eagle Pass Carrizo Springs Uvalde Brackettville Comstock Rocksprings San Angelo Abilene and Llano See PATROL Page 3A
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Pearl Harbor service honors dead at Del Rio ceremony
Del Rio veterans and officials observed the 53rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor with memorial ceremonies at the American G.I. Forum Hall. Speakers included Mayor Alfredo Gutierrez Jr and Col. Carl L. Critchlow of Laughlin AFB. The San Felipe Del Rio Honor Guard presented colors and fired a 21 volley salute for fallen service members.
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GOP Ax Falls On Caucuses For Minorities
Washington AP reports House Republicans move to end taxpayer funded legislative caucuses including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sparking controversy. Democratic leaders say it targets Black and Hispanic groups while Republicans say the caucuses can endure as voluntary groups. Texas members express mixed reactions citing reliance on caucus information and potential change in format.
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Public TV funding questioned by GOP leaders
Washington AP report notes conservatives seek to cut federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Incoming House Speaker Newt Gingrich wants to end CPB funding. Senator Larry Pressler also seeks to trim funds but wants to preserve some for children’s programs and new ones. Senate Leader Bob Dole says review will occur next reauthorization year.
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Hispanic caucus lives on if members persevere
The article argues the Hispanic caucus can endure beyond current struggles if members commit to perseverance, noting ongoing efforts and potential reforms while warning that dissolution remains a risk if leadership falters.
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Clinton signs sweeping GATT trade pact in 21st century push
President Clinton signs implementing legislation to join 123 nations in a vast 22 000 page GATT accord cutting global tariffs about 38 percent and expanding markets for US goods. The ceremony in the Organization of American States hall drew key allies as opposition warned of sovereignty risks.
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