House OKs sharing tax funds for school districts plan
The Texas House passed a school funding proposal 102-43 to allow voters to decide on sharing local property taxes among districts. Supporters including Democrats and school groups argued redistribution helps poorer districts, while some Republicans opposed, citing referendum limits and political risk. The measure advances to the Senate for consideration.
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Texas House
Pete Laney
Senate
Laney
D-Hale Center
Aean
George
Buddy’ West
Odessa
West
Ector County
House Public Education Committee
Caldas
Bill Goodman
ECISD
GOP
Libby Linebarger
Dmanchaca
House
Linebarger
Price war erupts at the Odessa gas pumps
Odessa gas stations slash prices in a fierce price war with self serve regular unleaded as low as 94 cents a gallon. Retailers report customer shifts and profit pressure as stations along major intersections contest for volume. One dealer notes prices hovering near $1 while others struggle to maintain margins amid the two to three week battle.
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Smee
Odessa
Gary
Granado
Thevatep
Seth Seeemeneats
Clinton taps Janet Reno for second attorney general
President Clinton nominates Janet Reno Miami area chief prosecutor to head the Justice Department becoming the first woman in the role Reno signals shifts to civil enforcement child protection juvenile justice reform and environment goals Her 15 year Dade County state attorney background makes her an unusual pick with broad criminal law experience
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Washington
Clinton
Miami Area
Janet Reno
Justice Department
Reno
Dade County
Hijacker surrenders at New York airport
A gunman hijacked a Lufthansa jet with 104 aboard, diverting from Frankfurt over Austria to New York where he surrendered after an 11 hour standoff. No injuries reported. Investigators say the Somali national sought asylum for himself wife and child in Somalia.
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New York
Austria
Germany
Interior Ministry
Norway
Somalia
United States
Lufthansa
Frankfurt
Texas panel backs girls to play high school football
A State Board of Education committee approved a rule allowing girls to try out for Texas high school football, part of UIL amendments. If the board votes yes, girls can begin trying out August 1. Supporters cite rights. opponents fear injuries. Doctors divide on safety. public testimony was sparse.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Education
Mary Helen Berlanga
Corpus Christi
Robert H. Offa
San Antonio
Offutt
Bonnie Northcutt
UIL
Queen to pay income taxes like commoners, not inheritances
London AP reports Queen Elizabeth II will pay income taxes like any subject while the next monarch will not owe inheritance taxes. Prime Minister John Major announced in November the queen would begin paying taxes, but details remained unclear. Charles will also face taxes on income from the Duchy of Cornwall.
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Elizabeth II
John Major
Major
Prince Charles
Duchy Cornwall
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