Texas braces as reform could cut 187000 legal immigrants from aid
An AP report notes 187000 Texas legal immigrants could lose food stamps under a welfare overhaul. State officials weigh federal waivers while Texas pursues its own plan, with time limits and caps affecting dependents, SSI, and AFDC. The bill questions government responsibility for welfare.
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Butterfield Stagecoach Festival Expands Through Monahans
Monahans hosts the third annual Butterfield Overland Stagecoach and Wagon Festival with events spilling into the town. Organizers credit whole-town involvement and note the shift from the coliseum grounds to downtown. High school students competed in essay and art contending for prizes.
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Denise Valles
Congress Wraps Up Bill Frenzy
Congress approved measures to raise the minimum wage, expand health insurance access, and improve drinking water safety. The Senate 76 22 and House votes preceded President Clinton's expected signature. The health care bill earned 98 0 in the Senate and includes pre existing condition protections and long term care tax incentives. A separate airport security bill passed House scrutiny amid a broader national political climate. Minimum wage rises to 5.15 by Sept 1 1997 with small business tax relief.
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Wheaties to Pick Johnson On Box Mystery
ATLANTA AP The wait for Wheaties biggest announcement grows as Michael Johnson and others vie for the cereal box face. General Mills keeps decision in seclusion while a short list of candidates includes Johnson Kerri Strug Carl Lewis Dan OBrien Shannon Miller and Tom Lee.
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Permian Basin schools earn state performance honors
Twenty seven Permian Basin campuses received state praise for strong 1995 96 TAAS test results attendance and dropout rates The Reagan Magnet School was named exemplary for the second year in a row with 90 plus overall student participation and high performance San Jacinto Hays Magnet and Cavazos elementary schools earned recognized status while Wickett’s Wiggett schools led area campuses in excellence and focus on TAAS metrics The district credited teamwork among students teachers and parents for the success.
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