Liquor by Drink Debate Ends With Final Texas Vote
The Texas House approved the mixed drink bill by a 1044 vote after a tense session. Rep. Mutscher touted voter mandate and rejected quid pro quo claims, while Rep. Caldwell switched to support the bill to avoid immediate special elections in 48 counties. The measure authorizes local option sales of mixed drinks under government supervision with initial licenses costing 300 and 500 annually after five years.
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Fiesta week features Belgian crafts and regal coronation at Municipal Auditorium
The NIOSA span includes German foods and dompah music with Wednesday and Thursday River Walk displays and Belgian Pavilion offerings at Hemis Fair Plaza and La Villita's Southwest Craft Center. At 8 p.m. the Municipal Auditorium hosts the Order of the Alamo coronation, with the Fiesta queen dressed in garden world-inspired costumes.
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Boy Bites Dog in Chilling Incident in London
In London, Thomas Grout plans to give away his German shepherd Sam after his six-year-old son repeatedly injured the dog. Six-month-old Sam bears scars from the boy’s attacks, yet the dog has not retaliated. Neighbors report growing tension as the family weighs safety and pet welfare.
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FDIC Chief Opposes Gonzalez Banking Bill
FDIC Chairman Frank Wille told the House Banking Committee he opposes Rep. Gonzalez’s bill to bar federally insured banks from funding stock purchases in other banks. He argued regulation, not statute, is better and noted concerns over Texas chartering amid calls for more banking facilities.
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Arabs See Federation As Deterrent
United Press International reports that a three nation Arab federation of Egypt, Libya, and Syria could deter a quick Israeli strike by prolonging conflict. Al Ahram predicts a prolonged Middle East war while Sudan plans to join after constitutional steps. Washington talks on the Suez Canal appear decisive as regional officials report heightened activity and potential moves.
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