Court upholds neutrality on school moment of silence
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that public schools may not frame a daily moment of silence as an opportunity for prayer. The decision upholds church-state neutrality and leaves room for silent prayer as a voluntary personal act during the moment, rejecting state endorsement of organized prayer.
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Four hurt in two wrecks in New Braunfels
Four New Braunfels residents were treated at McKenna Memorial Hospital after two separate weekend crashes. Karen Kuykendall Preiss, 36, had a head laceration and was listed in good condition. Children Rebekka Jay Preiss, 9, and Minde Rae Preiss, 7, plus John Holland Davis, 19, were treated and released. Davis rode with Stephen Edward Benys of Houston, who faces Driving While Intoxicated charges after Benys’ high speed pickup struck Preiss’ 1984 Bonneville at Coll and Comal streets around 9 p.m. Sunday. In a separate case, 16-year-old Suzanne Jerline Byrne was struck by a 1971 Cadillac on North Liberty around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
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NBISD school tower rises as 1985 completion eyed
NBISD officials aim to finish the unnamed elementary school by year end 1985. The project is funded by an $8.87 million bond approved by voters in May 1983, with the structure now clearly visible atop the campus.
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Camp Comal plans for five softball fields in fall bond ask
New Braunfels Adult Softball Association pressed the advisory board to urge City Council to add a four field complex at Camp Comal to the fall bond issue. The proposed $500000 project would relocate a hardball field, with association members offering voluntary labor. Parks board members urged cost clarity and phased planning amid other bond items such as Cypress Bend Park and Ernst Fikefield revitalization.
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Sharon Phair
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Lee
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Camp Comal
Short of cash NBISD blames HB 72 for tax rate hike
New Braunfels ISD scheduled a budget hearing to discuss a proposed 10.84 percent tax rate increase tied to HB 72. The district projected a 1.9 million dollar rise over last year and cited mandated changes, teacher pay raises, and lower student-teacher ratios as key factors.
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Bexar County
NBISD
Heat wave scorches South as Mississippi schools close
A scorching dry heat wave drives record highs across the Deep South. Mississippi's Vicksburg and Warren County schools close while outdoor activities halt at Parris Island as Beaufort tops 103 and other cities set or approach new daily records.
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Comal County Forecast and Baseball Result
Comal County forecast calls for partly sunny and humid conditions with southeasterly winds 15 to 20 mph gusting. Tonight skies turn cloudy then partly sunny by Wednesday with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance. St. Louis beat Houston 9 to 5 as Nolan Ryan exited early. Rangers also played.
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