LNG Terminal Sparked by Opposition and Federal Review
In Houston, opponents of a $500 million Matagorda LNG terminal won a rare ally as Corps of Engineers said a Department of Energy study is inadequate and may trigger an independent review. hearings focus on environmental impacts, shipping, and marine life, with industry and local officials urging prompt federal approval.
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Matagorda
Corps of Engineers
Federal Energy Agency
Jon C. van den Bosch
Economic Regulatory Agency
Department of Energy
el Paso Liquified Natural Gas Co
Federal Power Commission
FPC
el Paso Lng
Algeria
Walter Southworth
Washington
Southworth
Energy Department
Vanden Bosch
Bob Gammage
John Young
Corpus Christi
Calhoun County
Young
Europe
U.S
Texas
van den Bosch
Matagorda Bay
Robert Clegg
Port Lavaca
Texans urged to write lawmakers against private school tax credits
Education leaders across Texas urged residents to lobby Congress to oppose income tax credits for private school tuition. They warned the bill would divert federal funds from public schools, re‑segregate schools, and favor financially able families, risking district budgets and civil rights protections. The group cited President Carter’s potential veto and noted committee actions would shape the final credit.
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Austin
Texas
Congress
Will Davis
National School Boards Association
Davis
South
North
Norris
Matthews
Carter
Senate Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Congressional panel moves to repeal state tax deduction
The Ways and Means Committee tentatively repealed the deduction for state and local gasoline taxes, a move costing about 1.15 billion when 1980 returns are filed. It preserved deductions for state and local sales taxes and personal property taxes, while eying changes to medical and casualty expense deductions as it drafts a new tax bill aimed at easing the middle class burden.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Carter
al Ullman
D-Ore
Helping Hand aid sought for Pecos fire victims
The Enterprise resumes The Helping Hand program to assist a family of five after a weekend house fire destroyed their home and belongings. They need clothing, used furniture, blankets, pots and pans, dishes, curtains, bedspreads, and other essentials for a 16 year old boy, 13 year old girl, 3 year old boy, and their mother. Call 445-5476 or write The Enterprise P.O. Box 2057 Pecos Texas 79772.
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Enterprise
P.O
Pecos
Texas
Weather Watch Pecos Sees Sharp Temp Drop
Pecos saw a sharp drop as highs reached 76 after a 96 day prior. Early morning low dipped to 44. AP forecast shows West Texas fair through Wednesday with windy conditions and blowing dust in the north. Temperatures will range with highs in the 70s north and mountains and 80s to near 90 south including Big Bend. lows from 30s north to near 50 at Big Bend.
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Pecos
Associated Press
West Texas
Big Bend
No Violation Found In God We Trust on Currency
Judge Jack Roberts dismissed Madalyn Murray O Hair s lawsuit against the use of the motto on U S currency finding no First Amendment violation. He cited Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit precedent and a 1970 ruling that the motto is patriotic or ceremonial in nature. O Hairs lawyer said an appeal would follow.
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Austin
Texas
Jack Roberts
Roberts
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
U.S. Supreme Court
9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Deadline set for transfer for 1978 79 school year
Parents residing in one school district may transfer children to another district with applications due by April 28. Pecos residents can obtain forms from the Pecos Barstow Toyah ISD Special Services Office and Balmorhea forms are available from the Superintendent of Schools Office.
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Pecos
Pecos - Barstow - Toyah
El Paso UIL Meet Competition Note
Southwest Microfilm addresses Cox at 2601 EB Yandell El Paso Texas to compete in a U I L meet.
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Southwest Microfilm
EB. Yandell P.O. Cox
el Paso
Tex
Pantex to Continue Neutron Warhead Work on Two Weapons
Pantex nuclear plant in Amarillo Texas will continue work on two weapons modified Lance missile and an eight inch artillery shell to carry neutron warheads also known as enhanced radiation warheads officials said the work aims to ready the weapons in about 14 and 30 months respectively if the administration decides to proceed the plan would place neutron warheads at the plant the final assembly point for US nuclear weapons NATO debates persist over the neutron option with allies divided and American leaders split on its use while awaiting final word from Pantex administrator Paul Wagner
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Amarillo
Pantex
Paul Wagner
Absentee Voting Underway in Reeves County May 6 Primary
Reeves County Clerk Catherine Ashley announced the first day for absentee voting in the May 6 primary. Voters must appear in person at the County Clerk's Office in Reeves County Courthouse. Balloting runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 2.
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Catherine Ashley
Reeves County
Briscoe Urges Texans On Tax Burden During Voting News
Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe reminded residents that Texas has no state income tax as federal filing season peaks. He spoke in San Antonio at the Alamo pilgrimage, linking tax policy to the upcoming hot gubernatorial and Senate battles and non-binding horse betting referendums.
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Associated Press
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
U.S. Senate
Brisoe
San Antonio
John Hill
Briscoe
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Carolyn Harrell
Texas State Teachers Association
Tess Norris
Texas Association of School Boards
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Texas Council of Parents and Teachers
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Texas Association of School Administrators
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Barstow
Christy Sturgeon
Becky Silvas
Marla Vick
Ellen Brown
Peggy Cox
Rita Barlow
Robert Hinojos
Pecos High School
U.I.L
Seminole
Odessa College
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Pam Weinacht
Pat McKeown
Tom Bolling
Steve Rayos
John Moore
James Florez
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