Officials react to new state information course law
State lawmakers enacted a measure requiring all public officials to complete a one to two hour training on public information and meetings laws. The law, backed by Sen. Wentworth and Rep. Baxter, takes effect Jan 1, 2006 with current officials due by Jan 1, 2007 and new officials within 90 days of taking office. Abbott endorses the move as boosting information sharing.
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Blame game over Texas school finance bill heats up
Texas House passes a 139 billion plan and sends it to Governor Perry. Senate leaders and the governor say Craddick blocked the overhaul, while Craddick supporters say it never gained steam. Perry aides say a deal existed in principle but the bill stalled after meetings.
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Conservancy preserves Chandler Ranch in Terrell County
The Nature Conservancy purchased development rights to 700 acres of Chandler Ranch in northeastern Terrell County Texas. Charlena Chandler and sister JoBeth Elrod initiated the sale after a decade of decline, while the Conservancy also owns Oasis Ranch spanning 19 000 acres. Charlie Chandler settled the ranch in 1900 and Joe Chandler transformed it into a guest ranch in the 1950s with a peak from 1955 to 1980.
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On Independence Creek by Chariena Chandler
Retired librarian and English teacher Chariena Chandler releases On Independence Creek available at Hastings and Barnes & Noble with ISBN 0896725243. She has written for Progressive Farmer and West Texas papers and sent a copy to Laura Bush after a Bush ranch visit. Bud Lindsey urged sending a copy to Larry L. King.
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On Independence Creek memoir set for July paperback release
Charlena Chandler, retired after teaching 25 years in Iraan-Sheffield, wrote Independence Creek The Story of a Texas Ranch. Texas Tech University Press will publish the paperback in July, following a 10-year hardback edition in 2004. Lane, a former student and freelance editor, suggested the title.
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