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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1995
Page
1
Citizens express split views on the concealed gun act. Some say it won’t improve safety or deter criminals, others see it as a legal step and a potential revenue source, while a few doubt any change in gun carriage will alter crime or safety.
Van Zandt County commissioners voted a three percent tax increase to cover a remaining 254000 shortfall after county judge Lawrence urged cuts and eight percent road and bridge fund reductions. Precinct 2 commissioner Hilliard defended the rise, noting average home costs and potential future department cuts.
Grand Saline council faced a $15,000 budget shortfall at the second workshop for next year. City manager Sam Beeler and council members trimmed expenses, first discarding a new patrol officer. A $3441 positive balance emerged but without raises, though a 3 percent raise was tentatively favored after considering the impact on taxes. further calculations to fund raises will be reviewed at a Thursday workshop at 6 p.m. in council chambers.
The third annual Wiley Post History Festival in Grand Saline honors the hometown aviator who first flew solo around the world. Sponsored by the Wiley Post Memorial Association, events run September 9 from 9 am to 5 pm on North Main Street at Highway 80, featuring an Invention Convention Chili Cookoff Antique and Classic Auto Show Quilt Show Photo Contest Paper and Model Airplane Show and a Playdough Invention Contest with multiple divisions.
The Grand Saline Sun will close Monday for the Labor Day holiday with deadlines moved to 5 p.m. Friday. Reopens Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. The council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on a parade ordinance and discuss firearm limits including bb and pellet guns. A Wiley Post History Festival workshop is set for Thursday at noon at Moody's Quick Stop with festival helpers wanted. Band Boosters meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to plan a $5 membership drive and a raffle.
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