Time for a new Texas constitution debated by lawmakers
Texas lawmakers Sen Bill Ratliff and Rep Rob Jonell propose House Joint Resolution 1 to rewrite the 122 year old constitution creating a cabinet form of government and broad governor control including land agriculture railroad commissioners and appointment of judges subject to voter approval. The plan would require a two thirds legislative vote and voter ratification. Texas Republicans and Democrats differ on the idea. Comptroller John Sharp warns of potential fiscal changes and a possible four billion dollar surplus by August 31.
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Bush Names Williams to ARC on Texas Railroad Board
Bush named former federal prosecutor Michael Williams to the Texas Railroad Commission, making him the first African-American on the 107 year old board. The Arlington lawyer will serve the two years left in Carole Keeton Rylander’s term and plans to run for a full term in 2000, becoming the only African-American statewide officeholder. DPS Predicts 60 Traffic Deaths across Christmas Eve to January a period.
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Elvis tribute concert draws heartfelt praise despite empty seats
Letters to the editor praise James and the Sincerely Elvis Band for a wonderful concert with Christmas songs amid flashing antlers, but condemn the small turnout at the Apryl Marshall benefit. Attendance appeared very low, though venues Aunt Pat's Cafe Grand Saline High School and Texas Country Antiques aided ticket sales.
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Grand Saline Receives Surge in Sales Tax Rebates
Texas Comptroller John Sharp reported 176.4 million in monthly sales tax rebates for 1095 cities and 118 counties, marking a 7 percent rise from December 1997. Grand Saline alone received 19,111.42, up 92 percent from last December, with other Van Zandt County towns posting varied gains and declines.
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Grand Saline Sun seeks corrections and ad requests
The Grand Saline Sun invites corrections for errors in recent reporting and clarifications. Readers should contact the editor promptly after errors occur. For advertising, items are due before 5 pm Mondays, unless holidays, with phone contacts 962-4275 or 962-3660.
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