House OKs civil justice overhaul bills
Four bills to overhaul Texas civil justice rules won final House approval and move to the Senate. The package targets frivolous lawsuits, liability percentages, deceptive trade claims, and where suits can be filed, amid Bush administration pushback and consumer group criticism.
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Border crossing fee proposal sent to Congress
The Clinton administration forwarded a White House immigration plan to Congress proposing a border crossing fee of 3 per car and 1.50 per pedestrian split between INS and Customs. Opponents warn the fee would hurt border economies and cross-border trade while supporters say it funds enforcement and faster deportations.
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Dixie Theatre Reopens Under New Owners Debuts June 1
Stafford Opera House renamed back to the Dixie Theatre as new owners plan a $30,000 upgrade project. John Williams says improvements include improved sound, seating, air conditioning, and a liquor license while booking rock, reggae, and country acts. The 330 seat venue will reopen June 1 with Sunset Heights, Killer Bees, and Rusty Wier as part of the calendar. Williams and Willie Bennett lease the theater from Ronnie Monroe, who owns the building in Fort Lauderdale Florida.
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Cocaine stash seized after chase along Rio Grande
Patrol agents tracing a man to the riverbank encountered 12 others who fled into dense thickets and swam to Mexico. They recovered 2,672 pounds of cocaine abandoned by the group, with supervisors noting possible additional bundles across the southern bank.
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