State budget battle heats up over 4.2 billion in unspent funds
In Austin House members spar over next week’s debate of House Bill 1 the 150.1 billion two year budget. Democrats question leaving 4.2 billion unspent while Chisum says much could fund future property tax relief and the rainy day fund could push total near 9 billion. Hilderbran pushes to dedicate sporting goods tax to parks and worries about park items in the wish list.
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House Appropriations Committee
Warren Chisum
Chisum
Harvey Hilderbran
Kerrville
City crews to halt EMS service outside ESD 7 area
New Braunfels plans to form Emergency Service District 7 with resident signatures, then elect a board appointed by the county. The city will build three new fire stations and shift focus to city limits while continuing to cover outlying areas until ESD 7 operates.
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New Braunfels
Mike Morrison
Morrison
Precinct 3
Greg Parker
No Man’s Land
Bracken
Jan Kennady
Juror Disagreement Shapes Second Trial for Miller Jr.
One juror disagreed with the initial sentence while Balagia urged no jail time for Miller who has medical issues. Waldrip noted charges could rise to a first degree felony with life in prison, and the state pursues prison time in the second trial despite offers of 10 years probation from both sides. Roy Mack Miller Jr.
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Balagia
Miller
Geoff Barr
Barr
Texas Schools Call State for Steroid Test Funding
Texas schools urge state pay for testing to deter steroid use in athletics amid rising participation and 130 districts already testing. A 2 year program in Boerne ISD shows no positives. officials say deterrence matters more than punishment. Texas A&M study shows drop in use from 2004 to 2006. Don Hooton links testing to preventing tragedy and notes online sources ease access.
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Boerne Independent
John Kelly
Kelly
Janek
Texas A&m University
Don Hooton
Taylor
Hooton
YMCA
Perry to be named Texan of the Year at New Braunfels luncheon
Gov. Rick Perry will be honored as Texan of the Year at a midday luncheon during the 41st Texas Legislative Conference in New Braunfels. The award celebrates his five hundred thousand plus jobs created in Texas while highlighting panel discussions on the Trans Texas Corridor funding, higher education, and property tax reform.
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Mike Morrison
New Braunfels
Rick Perry
Perry
Texas
Meek
George H.W. Bush
George W. Bush
Laura Bush
Tom Burrus
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