House budget brawl continues as education funds are debated
In Austin the Texas House enters its third day of budget talks as Democrats press to restore kindergarten and pre kindergarten funding, while Republicans defend a $9.9 billion shortfall amid a $58.6 billion two year plan. An attempt to reroute $45 million of unspent money to textbooks and teacher retirement failed 84 57 with Speaker Craddick voting against.
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Austin
Texas House
Loaieaence
House
Texas Legislative Council
Tom Craddick
Jim Dunnam
D-Waco
Dunnam
Lic Education
Garnet Coleman
Houston
Coleman
Barry Telford
D-Dekalb
Jim Solis
D-Harlingen
Firefighters and police aid send-off for troops at post office
Odessa and Midland officers and firefighters helped unload over 600 care packages for U S soldiers at the main post office. Odessa Cpl Harvey Enriquez, a Navy veteran, said the effort touches hearts. Red Cross official James Parks noted remaining packages and ongoing sending for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Midland International Airport
Odessa
Midland
The
Red Cross of
American Southwest
U.S
Midland International
Red Cross
Harvey Enriquez
Enriquez
America
James Parks
Retired doctor crafts life in verse from wartime years
Dr John Hundley, a retired family physician, writes poems inspired by World War II service in the South Pacific and medical training. He recalls starting poetry in high school and composing verses during sleepless nights on aircraft carriers and in tents, aiming to capture precise emotions and life reflections rather than compile for posterity.
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John Hundley
Poets’ Club
South Pacific
Laguna Beach
Calif
United States Marine
Louisiana Bayous
Handley
Traditional Democrat Jerri Asmussen runs for Congress
Jerri S. Asmussen of Lubbock, calling herself a traditional Democrat, cites Medicare struggles and aging farmers as core issues. She reflects on her 320-acre family farm near Lamesa after her father Doyle Terry’s death, aiming to push agricultural concerns into her campaign.
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Jerri Asmussen
Jerri S. Asmussen
Lubbock
Asmussen
Lamesa
Doyle Terry
District 19 Candidates Named for Special Election
A list of contenders for the District 19 congressional seat vacancy left by U S Representative Larry Combest includes Richard Bartlett John Bell Jamie Berryhill Bill Christian Mike Conenm Ed Hicks Carl Isett David Langston Donald May Randy Neugebauer Chip Peterson Jerri Asmussen Vickie Sutton Stace Williams Julia Penelope and others from Lubbock Midland Odessa Denver City and surrounding areas with multiple party affiliations noted. The Associated Press report compiles the filed candidates and their occupations.
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District
U.S
Larry Combest
R-Lubbock
Richard Bartlett
Midland
John Bell
Kermit
Bell Energy
Jamie Berryhill
Odessa
Mission Messiah
Bill Christian
Mike Conenmm
E.L
Ed” Hicks
Denver City
Carl H. Isett
Lubbock
David R. Langston
Donald May
Randy Neugebauer
Chip Peterson
Jerri S. Asmussen
Vickie Sutton
Stace Williams
Julia Penelope
Green
Flournoy Seeks Constitution Party Seat in May Ballot
Midland resident Thomas Tommy Flournoy age 79 runs in the May 3 congressional race as the Constitution Party of Texas nominee. He advocates opposing abortions abolishing the IRS criticizing federal spending on education and other programs. He often holds up a copy of the Constitution to underline his positions noting the nation’s perceived issues.
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Thomas
Tommy” Flournoy
Midland
US. Constitution
Constitution Party of Texas
IRS
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Middle East
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Paul Zoeller
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