Texas Water Fund Revival Faces Parliamentary Hurdle
The Texas House narrowly blocked a $2 billion rainy day fund plan to back water projects amid tea party opposition. Backed by Perry Dewhurst and Straus, the measure would fund reservoirs pipelines desalination and reuse. a two thirds vote stalled by a procedural move. A constitutional path via Senate resolution could still place the funding before voters in November.
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Texas
Water Fund
House
State Water Development Board
Rick Perry
David Dewhurst
Joe Straus
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
Perry
Texas Enterprise Fund
Emerging Technology Fund
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Brandon Creighton
Conroe
General Revenue Fund
Creighton
Allan Ritter
Nederland
Chamber
Austin American-Statesman
Let Peace Begin With Me Promotes Freedom Values
The piece cites Patrick Canty as winner and Laura Dennis as editor in a dedication asserting readers gain freedom by self control. It argues freedom is a divine gift, not political grant, aligning with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
TSA knife ban rethink tested by policy shift and delay
The article contrasts TSA decisions on knives from a March relaxation to an indefinite retention, with April 25 changes and lobbying by flight crews and lawmakers. It notes the practical reasons for banning small blades and the paradox of bureaucratic caution amid security concerns and post 9/11 lessons.
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Congress
TSA
Washington
Austin
Texas
Globes
Wall Street Journal
John Pistole
Edward Markey
D-Mass
Ter
Sara Nelson
The
Association of Flight Attendants
CWA
Atlantic
Europe
Thumbs Up and Indicating Approval
A brief note showing approval signals with a raised thumb gesture. The post invites readers to respond with a positive acknowledgment, akin to giving a nod of endorsement in casual interactions.
Voters urged to support ECISD candidates in May 2013 race
A long-time observer endorses Fay Batch for Position 2 and Tom Pace for Position 4, praising current leadership under Mr. Mendez and Yollie Wilkins for district progress. Dr. Yolanda Ramirez is favored for Position 7, with a call to high turnout to benefit Odessa's children.
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Fay Batch
Teri Wheat Ervin
Batch
Tom Pace
Doyle Woodall
Doyle
Mendez
Woodall
Mr. Pace
Steve Brown
Yollie Wilkins
Wilkins
Nelson Minyard
Yolanda Ramirez
Odessa College
Texas Education Agency
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