Libertarians Gather in Lubbock For Texas State Convention
About 100 delegates attend a three day Libertarian Party convention in Lubbock to debate platform items and nominate statewide candidates. The crowd, including retirees and professionals, voices anti big government views and support for Texas independence and reduced federal influence.
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Lubbock
Randal Morgan
Libertarian Party
Morgan
Dallas
State Senate
Texas
Washington
Harley-Davidson
Strange Bedfellows
Richard King
Lubbock County
National
Texas Party
Bob Lockhart
Pasadena
Richard Donaldson
Rockwall
Donaldson
Internal Revenue Service
Waco
Heart
Ted Casasent
Plano
Department of Tourism
Republic of Texas
Union
Archie Lowe
Richard McLaren
Lowe
Casa Rio marks 50th birthday on River Walk
San Antonio celebrates Casa Rio's 50th anniversary founded by Al Beyer in 1946 on the River Walk. Grandchildren Bill and Linda Lyons plan October festivities, recounting the cafe’s rise from a hard start to a landmark with river tours, staff loyalty, and continued tourist appeal. An anniversary meal on October 3 will feature the original 1946 price of 55 cents for a set plate.
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Beyer
Eee
Casa Rio
River Walk
E. Commerce St
Bill
Linda Lyons
Bill Lyons
HemisFair
Albert Villareal
Villareal
Lupe
Bob
Linda
San Antonio
Southern Baptists open convention in New Orleans
The Southern Baptist convention begins three days of meetings in New Orleans with 40,000 delegates electing a president and likely approving consolidating 19 agencies into 12. They may address Disney policies and the role of women pastors, amid ongoinginternal tensions since 1979. Tom Elliff is the unopposed nominee for the one year presidency, signaling conservative control.
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New Orleans
Superdome
Southern Baptist Churches
The
Religion News Service
Herb Hollinger
Tom Elliff
Zimbabwe
del City
Okla
Elliff
Houston warns on fresh strawberry parasite cyclospora
Health officials link diarrhea cases in Houston to cyclospora possibly on fresh strawberries. Texas Department of Health and Houston health officials urge residents not to eat fresh berries while investigations continue. Some grocers report ongoing sales despite warnings, while suppliers pause strawberry shipments until safety is confirmed.
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Houston
David Tinney
Tinney
Country Fresh Fruit
Texas Department of Health
Houston Health and Human Services
Jim Dickey
Randall's
Miles Pagan
Kathy Barton
Barton
Odessa Deaths and funeral notices summary
Odessa area notices report deaths of Aleman Guzman 85 a former Borger sanitation dept worker who died June 7 1996 with services at Holy Redeemer Church and burial at Rose Hill. Melvin Orona Jr age about died June 8 1996 with services at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Anthony Lee Peppentenzza age 8 died June 1996 with Rosehill Cemetery burial. Lorene Lee Robinson 81 homemaker died June 8 1996 with services Rhea and burial Miles City Cemetery. Jim Rosenkrans 57 former Albertson’s employee died June 8 1996 with services at Asbury UMC and Centenary Cemetery Missouri. Survivors listed for each.
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Odessa
Aleman Guzman
Borger Sanitation Department
Deerings Nursing Home
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Frank Krnski
Rosehill Cemetery
Borger
Felipe Guzman Jr
Pecos
Melvin Orona Jr
Pecos Funeral Home
Santa Rosa Catholic Church
Green Wood Cemetery
Monahans
Lorene Lee Robinson
Darrell Rhea
Miles City Cemetery
Fort Worth
Church of Christ
Aggies Eye Democratic Race For Texas Governor
Two prominent Texas A&M veterans John Sharp and Garry Mauro emerge as early favorites for the Democratic nomination to challenge George W. Bush in 1998. Both may not seek re-election to current posts, while Dan Morales eyes a third term as attorney general. The party notes election is two years away with January 1997 legislative session upcoming. Mauro signals possible move to another office, Sharp hedges on re-election. observers see active statewide campaigning by Mauro and his team.
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Dan Morales
Mauro
Sharp
Austin American-Statesman
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Southern Baptist Convention
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Florida
Disney
Baptist Seminary
Mark Coppenger
Midwestern Theological Seminary
Kansas City
Ernest Lynch & Associates
E. 42Nd
Ernest C Lynch
CLU Chartered Financial Consultng
Philadelphia
Melvin
Gloria Orona
Bianca Orona
LeAnn Orona
Tomasa Orona
Jesus and
Ida Hernandez
Anthony Lee Peppentenzza
Medical Center Hospital
Mike Wright
Jeannetta Wheat
Lufkin
Judy Hollers
Whitehouse
Pansy Lee
San Angelo
Elaine Eckert
Jim Rosenkrans
Neta Rosenkrans
Marcus Markham
Lawton, Okla
Susan Evans
Richard Rosenkrans
Hannibal, Mo
James F. Rosenkrans Jr
Pecatonica, Il
James Cockrell
Bloomington, IL
Lelia Rosenkrans
Charles Rosenkrans
Leonard Rosenkrans
Francis Rosenkrans
Aggies
ABC Secured
Shirley Babashoft
Ma 'E
Am.s
N. Grandview
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