Kinky Friedman unveils reform plan for governor bid
Independent candidate Kinky Friedman outlines ballot access reforms and populist ideas to expand participation. Proposes referendums, same day registration, public campaign financing, lobbyist restraints, and direct contact lines to the governor. Friedman awaits official ballot status while seeking broader voter engagement.
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Austin
Friedman
Texas
Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Strayhorn
Kinky Friedman
Austin considers limits on new home sizes near downtown
A city task force proposes rules capping new and remodeled single family homes and duplexes. The cap is the greater of 2,300 square feet or 40 percent of the lot, affecting 48 downtown-adjacent neighborhoods with lots ranging 5,800 to 12,600 square feet. The Planning Commission and City Council will hear public comment and vote this week.
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Austin
Austin Planning Commission
City Council
Chris Riley
Man of the Planning Commission
Velma Watson 95 longtime Spur resident remembered
Velma Ada Coker Watson of Spur, Texas, born August 15, 1910 in Roby to Everett and Vera Coker, died June 8, 2006 at age 95. Survived by son Bill and daughter Sue Beth, two daughters in law, multiple grandchildren and greats. Services June 7 at First Baptist Spur. burial Spur Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard Kelly Odessa and Campbell Spur. Pallbearers are grandsons and grandsons spouses. Memorials to Spur Senior Citizens Center or Spur Cemetery Association.
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Velma
Ada Coker Watson
Roby
Texas
Everett and
Vera Hurst Coker
Roby High School
Arner Watson
Home Demonstration Clubs
Art Guild
WMU
Old Spur Library
Bluebonnet Club
Senior Citizens of
Spur
Lincoln Tower
Seabury Nursing Center
Dean Alton Watson
R.S
Ione
Bill Watson
Beverly
Sue Beth Watson Wilson
Vicki Watson Buckbee
Bobby
Bryan
Dana Watson Starnes
Gary
Melody Wilson Drinkard
Rob
Gardendale
Randy Wilson
Kyle Watson
Elvira
Gladewater
Rodger Watson
Monica
Lubbock
Debbie Watson Tucker
Devon
Loreta Carlisle
First Baptist Church
Spur Memorial Cemetery
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Campbell Funeral Home
Darrel Thomas
Seabury Nursing Home
Spur Senior Citizens Center
Spur Cemetery Association
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