End to mandatory release sought for Texas inmates
Crime victims testified before the Senate Criminal Justice Committee urging an end to mandatory early release for offenders. The bill, with emergency status from Gov. Bush, would let the parole board veto pre 1996 offenders’ mandatory release. Committee support follows testimony highlighting potential risks to victims and calls for constitutional review.
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Austin
Suzan Cotellese
Senate Criminal Justice Committee
Jack Walton
Cotellese
Criminal Justice Committee
Texas
A W. Bush
Senate
Hamric
Houston
House
Walton
Jerry Patterson
Pasadena
Associated Press
Parole Board
Patterson
John Whitmire
Whitmire
Wayne Scott
Texas Citizens United For Rehabilitation
Texas Cure
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Kay Freund
Brenham
Freund
Defense condemns lead investigator in Routier murder case
Kerrville AP report on a police investigator admitting eavesdropping at the private prayer site for the Routier families and Darin Routier’s testimony about frantic efforts to save his sons after the stabbing. Carlie Routier faces capital murder charges in the death of Damon and Devon Routier.
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Routier
Kerrville
Darin Routier
Carlie Routier
Damon
Devon Routier
Northexas
Rowlett
Jimmy Patterson
Doug Mulder
Patterson
Whileatterson
Dallas
Devon
Five new bills aim to expand Texas child care access
In Austin three senators unveiled bills to boost child care availability. Senator Tom Haywood proposes a 30 percent business tax credit up to 30 000 for establishing day cares, plus incentives for JOBS program participants. Senators Ellis and Zaffirini filed four bills to leverage federal funds, guarantee loans for quality care, expand Link Deposit Programs, and create training centers for welfare recipients.
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Austin
Tom Haywood
Wichita Falls
Texas
Haywood
Working Mother Magazine
Rodney Ellis
D-Houston
Judith Zaffirini
D-Laredo
Odessa BLOTTER items include thefts and arrests in city
Police report a 25-year-old Odessa man was robbed at 4500 north Texas Ave, a 14-year-old Odessa boy was punched in the 1700 block Royalty Ave, and several Odessa residents face charges or jail time on probation violations and drug offenses. Damaged property and a stolen 1994 GMC from the 900 block of East 12th Street are also noted.
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Odessa
North Texas Ave
Royalty Ave
Ector County
Jesus Oscar Rodriguez
Wilson St
Kenyon Barrett
Seventh St
Shafter Pierce Casper
Robertson Ave
East 52Nd Street
Essa
East 12Th Street
A&M seeks 1.45 billion for 1998 and 1999 funding
Texas A&M University System officials requested 1.45 billion dollars for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 as part of a biennial funding request to the Texas Legislature. Chancellor Barry Thompson Regent T. Michael O Connor and President Ray Bowen urged lawmakers to boost state education funding in Austin.
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College Station
Texas A&m University System
A&m System
Barry Thompson
A&m
T. Michael O'Connor
Texas A&m University
Ray Bowen
Senate Finance Committee
Austin
Jail project gains as old facility nears reuse
County officials approve turning the abandoned jail into a money making facility with Capital Correctional Resources planning to house up to 220 inmates. The plan avoids office space conversion and includes utilities at an estimated 13 per month payable by Ital Correctional Resources.
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Bob Prince
Capital Correctional Resources
Ital Correctional Resources
Groesbeck
ECISD Audit Examines Curriculum and Budget Alignment
A study of ECISD curriculum and instructional quality, data use for self improvement, and budget alignment with priorities. Auditors seek input from parents and community, with meetings at Odessa High School library and a preliminary findings session for the school board at ECISD Administration Building.
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ECISD
Odessa High School
N. Sam Houston
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