Base closures stir Texas split between Hutchison and Gramm
In Austin Texas two Republican senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and Phil Gramm diverge on the Defense Base Closure list. Gramm, pursuing the presidency, criticized President Clinton's hint to reject the list while Hutchison backs pressuring Clinton for a second look. U S Rep Tejeda defends Kelly AFB value and slams Gramm for political posturing.
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Lyndell Williams
ED Sterling
Texas Press Association
Austin-Texas
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Phil Gramm
Defense
Texas
San Onio
U.S
Frank Tejeda
D-San Antonio
Kelly Afb
Gramm
Clinton
Kelly
State Capital Highlights in Texas ADA and politics briefing
The Austin American Statesman reports ADA complaints against the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals buildings. Plaintiffs, led by James Harrington of the Texas Civil Rights Project, cite missing automatic doors Braille signs and high sinks. State agencies oversee compliance. Also: Steve Mansfield cleared of lying to obtain his Texas law license. Democratic fund-raiser seeks to cover a $716000 FDIC debt from Mondale era. 49 fatalities on Texas highways over the July Fourth weekend, seat belts a factor. Lt Governor Bullock says districts may gain state aid if a decade-old error is proven. Rural roads program expands farm to market to urban road funding.
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Texas
Robert E. Johnson Sr
Senate
John Bender
House
James E
Pete" Laney
ADA
State
Travis County
Chris Jonas
Mark Partin
T.A
General Services Commission
Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation
Defendents
Jonas
Corpus Christi
Partin
Austin
The
Austin American Statesman
Texas Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
James Harrington
Texas Civil Rights Project
Licensing Commission
State Board of Law Examiners
Steve Mansfield
Mansfield
Democrats
FDIC
Democratic Party of Texas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Bob Slagle
United Bank of Austin
Walter Mondale
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS
Mike Cox
Cox
County library funding debated by Grand Saline supporters
Shirley Anderson urges prioritizing library services with available funds while Lawrence seeks a balanced county budget. Ray Rucker frames it as a county service need, not a cut, and John Jarvis calls for equity. Lawrence promises study of county and Grand Saline practices and possible mutual agreements to preserve autonomy and strong local service.
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Shirley Anderson
Grand Saline
Lawrence
Ray Rucker
John Jarvis
Anderson
Letters to the Editor on American responsibilities and flag symbolism
A reader argues flag burning should be legal to protect free speech while acknowledging national symbols carry responsibility. The letter contrasts rights with duties, urging reverence for national identity and lawful limits, then shares a personal WWII story and honors a Golden Anniversary couple, Bill and Birdie Bullard, marking 50 years of marriage July 29 in Kerrville.
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Erit
Russell Bailiff
Grand Saline
Saline Scenes AARP luncheon July 18 at church
The Grand Saline AARP chapter will hold a noon covered dish luncheon Tuesday July 18 at Main Street Baptist Church. The Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce also schedules a library Civic Center luncheon the same week with Century 21 Foerster Real Estate serving a cold chicken salad tomato salad meal for $4. The Grand Saline ISD School Board meets Tuesday July 18 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school library. the meeting is open to the public.
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AARP
Grand Saline
American Association of Retired Persons
Main Street Baptist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Saline Sun publisher and contact info
Published weekly by Howard Publishing Co Inc at 116 N Main St Grand Saline TX 75140 Subscription rates listed for local adjoining and out of state Postmaster address for changes Grand Saline Sun affiliations with Texas Press Association and related bodies.
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Howard Publishing Co., Inc
N. Main Street
Grand Saline
Texas
van Zandt
Grand Saline Sun
P.O
Texas Press Association
North and East Texas Press Association
Texas Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Grand Saline Sun editorial policies overview
The Grand Saline Sun invites engagement and wedding notices with photos for a fee. Letters to the editor up to 300 words may be published at the editor’s discretion, must be signed with address and phone for verification. Police arrest reports from local agencies are printed as public records, corrections are issued via the editor after notice.
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The
Grand Saline Sun
Sun
Nippon Skins Fat
Grand Saline
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Van
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France
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Birdie Bullard
Kerrville
Edgewood, Texas
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Converse
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David Davis
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