Jail hiring scandal shocks Bexar County jail system
Twenty five of the 20 permanent guards at the Bexar County Jail have police records, a consultant said after reviewing personnel files. Fifty files showed no check on prior police records, and only 31 disciplinary actions appeared over years. Jail officials vow to dismiss lying hires, while some convicted of minor offenses had previously been hired. Maria Hernandez is promoted to chief logistics officer.
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Tilt Giron
Bexar County
Cail
Robert Frisby
Austin
Saime
Frisby
Olivarri
Frighy
Ehy
Louise Parsona
Curtained rear windows raise driving safety questions
The note observes many cars and vans on city streets and highways with curtains or blinds over rear windows, blocking rear visibility. Set. C. L. Moore of the Texas Department of Public Safety says outside rearview mirrors are allowed, though many vans lack rear windows entirely. The piece hints at continued discussion in the next page.
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Set. C. L. Moore
Texas Department of Public Safety
Tempers Flare On Sick Pay Debate In Senate Panel
In Austin a Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee hearing ended amid fireworks as a grandfathers clause was added to Lombardino’s bill repealing firemen and policemen sick pay. Abe Ribak denounced the measure tearfully though absent, while Peeler of the San Antonio Police Officers Association testified Ribak pursues a vendetta against the police department.
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Ufatus
Austin
Frank Lombardina
Senate
Lombardino
Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Abe Ribak
San Antonio
Peeler
Ribak
San Antonio Police Officers Association
Police Department
Rep Ribak Rebuffs Pressure in Personal Privilege Speech
Texas lawmaker Abe Ribak said he would not resign amid a taunting remark about his family made before a Senate subcommittee. He spoke calmly on the House floor to deny intimidation while a reform of the police and fire sick leave law was under Senate review.
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Clay Robison
Lint
Welton Austin
Abe Ribak
Senate
Bunt T
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House
Ribak
San Antonio
Police Officers Association
al Peeler
Senate Undergovernmental Relations Committee
Peeler
Weather Outlook Warmth and light winds Ahead
Fair skies and warmer conditions forecast with Thursday highs in the 70s. Winds shift from west to southeasterly by nightfall, no rain expected. The Daily San Antonio Light leads local circulation totals with 48 440, while the Express records 45 991.
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San Antonio Light
The
News
Express
Seguin Girls Aim to Bring Home Bacon
Seguin High School freshman Rabin Harborth and teammate Annette Jones of Seguin join the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in hopes of winning cash. Rabin wrestles a 210-pound Hampshire barrow for college savings while fear of the heavy hogs fades, and she stays focused amid the busy show area.
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Annette Jones
San Antonio
Rabin Harborth
Rabin
Seguin High School
Future Farmers of America
Shett
Penis
Robin
Pye
Joe Freeman Caliscum
Future of Probes Ends in House Committee Battle
Washington reports that the House investigations panel and Chairman Henry Gonzalez resumed their clash over leadership and the committee’s future. Tensions rose as reps debated the firing of Richard Sprague, ex chief court adj and director, tied to his push for a $19 million budget. Some members warned Sprague to stay, fearing the panel’s stability and ability to function. The House gave the panel until March to stabilize its affairs amid doubts about its direction and effectiveness.
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Daniel F. Gilmore
Washington
UPI
House Assaysinations
Henry Gonzalez
Tatu Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Songolez
D-Tex
Richard Sprague
Courtiel Ad Xgatt
Sprague
Ganinler
Onder
Stock Show Schedule Highlights Week Events
The schedule details a Wednesday night rodeo at the Coliseum with El Pip Porra and Mickey Gilley. Thursday features West Texas Day events including Charolais cattle shows, market barrow trials, Angus judging and open shows, plus an Appaloosa stake race eliminations and another 7:30 PM rodeo at the Coliseum with El Pip Porro and Karen Wheeler.
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Winter Garden
Coliseum
EL Piporra
Mickey Gilley
West Texas
Barrow
Angus Keif
Hearse Barn
Coliseum Arena
el Piporro van
Karen Wheeler
Hog owner plans to cover costs with sow and feed
A farmer hopes to recoup expenses for a sow and feed, aiming to add surplus to her savings account. The note mentions five years of accumulated savings and references continuing coverage in a column by Faye.
Light Has Sure Contest Winners
The Light runs two contests TV Numbers Game and TV Sweepstakes offering a total of 52,840 over 14 weeks. Weekly sure winner claims cash for perfect matches with numbers from Sundays TV Channels cover and TV Logs page. Winners include Mrs Vaute Lee Spivay and Rosé Lee Hines. prizes range from 10 to 1,000 plus 9001 per week, with a grand 10,000 to be drawn from non winning entries.
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the Light
San Antonio
TV Channels
Tweek
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