Legislative snowball rider saves Port Lavaca park
Rep. Joe Wyatt attached a house appropriations rider to the 11.9 billion bill, requiring the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to construct the 80 acre fishing pier park near Port Lavaca before spending more than 8 million of its proposed 37 million biennial budget. The 76 to 64 vote followed two days of debate as the bill moves toward a conference committee with the Senate, which has already approved a 12.6 billion measure. Wyatt calls it a carrot-stick approach and says a precedent may be set.
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Calhoun County
Joe Wyatt
Bloomington
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Port Lavaca
Wyatt
House
Senate
Department
Preacher Wyatt
Dallas
Ray Hutchison
Parks and Wildlife Department
Rep
Neil Caldwell
Alvin
Caldwell
Bentsen
Senate House
Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Ways and Means Committee
Babylon
County court to study tax values and park funding
Calhoun County Commissioners Court will act as the Board of Equalization at 9 a.m. in Courthouse Courtroom B and the Commissioners' Courtroom to review oil and gas valuations and consider a $6.3 million increase. Action includes bids for Precinct 4 equipment, closed sessions on personnel and real estate, and park funding controversy tied to a proposed State Parks HQ near Austin. debate highlights park site concerns and a contentious amendment with 84 co sponsors.
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Calhoun County
Latham and Stults, Inc
Dallas
Precinct 4
Education Bills and Budget Struggles Split Texas Lawmakers
Dick Fisher notes slow progress on Texas school legislation as Governor Briscoe faces resistance from many lawmakers who aim to curb local ad valorem taxes. The piece highlights disparities among districts, political maneuvering, and the likelihood of a teacher pay raise and school aid, with a humorous aside about secret ballots in Russia.
Texas House approves voter registration bill amid budget debate
Texas lawmakers approved a compromise voter registration bill by 131 3 to allow immediate effect, removing party affiliation requirements for primaries. The measure accompanies debates over an $11.9 billion general appropriations bill and a broader $12.6 billion package with House amendments trimming costs. Governor Briscoe warned of vetoes on new tax plans while negotiators in both chambers work to reconcile spending and school financing before adjournment.
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Tex
Texas House
House
Conference Committee
Senate
Joe Pentony
D-Houston
Pike Powers
D-Beaumont
Pentony
Jim Mattox
D-Dallas
National Democratic Party
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Mattox
Weather outlook with warm temperatures and showers
Partly cloudy and warm this afternoon, increasing cloudiness with a chance of showers Friday. Southeasterly winds 10-20 mph this afternoon, 15-22 mph tonight and Friday with gusts. Highs mid 80s, tonight low 70s. Precip 20 percent Friday. Marine forecast: southeast winds 12-24 knots, gusty with thunder showers through Friday. Seas 5-7 ft. Sunset 8:16 pm, sunrise 6:33 am. Tides today: low 9:11 pm, high 4:59 am, tomorrow 2:11 pm, low 10:31 pm. Pressure 29.93 in.
Park island gain urged by Texas leaders in bid for state control
Calhoun County officials favor a joint resolution by Sen A R Schwartz and Rep Joe Wyatt calling for Texas Parks and Wildlife to acquire Matagorda Island for Texans. They argue state ownership would boost coastal tourism and recreation, while federal control could close the island and lose local revenue. Some propose Hawes family ownership could restore taxes. The Air Force used the site as a bombing range until last year to protect whooping cranes.
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Calhoun County
A.R. Schwartz
Galveston
Joe Wyatt
Bloomington
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Matagorda Island
Parks and Wildlife Department
Department of the Interior
Hawes
Air Force
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Port O Connor Fishing Festival Opens Tomorrow
Fishermen in Port O Connor gear up for a three day Memorial Day weekend fishing tournament starting tomorrow morning. Local anglers compete for prizes while celebrations mark the holiday period along the port area.
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Port O’connor
Strangulation death in Cuero case leaves questions
Sheriff says investigation shows no evidence of other involvement and no struggle in the Hysquierdo home. Mrs. Hysquierdo, a Cuero native, died of strangulation. funeral arrangements set in Cuero with services Friday. Lab tests sent to Austin for analysis. In Port Lavaca, 3rd annual Port O’Connor tournament begins Friday with fishing, awards, and a youth event through Saturday.
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Sally Hawes
Leafy Johnson
Port O'Connor
Charlie V. Husquierdo
Maurice Wood
Cuero
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Jerry Mackin
Hillside Cemetery
Freund
Port Lavaca
Hysquierdo
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kelly
Rs. Hysquierdo
Our Lady of
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