Austin Faces Fuel Shortage Halts for City Vehicles
Austin officials grappling with energy cuts warn police cars and city buses may be idled or rerouted as Gulf Oil restricts June fuel to 190000 gallons. April city use hit 212000 gallons, with summer demand rising about 15 percent. City considering tighter patrols, shorter bus routes, and parks cuts to conserve.
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Two Killings Mark Northern Ireland Elections Night
Belfast reporting two people killed and one injured by bombing and shootings cast a shadow over Northern Ireland local elections. With 298 of 526 council seats counted by 2 pm, Unionists held 150 seats and other Protestants 54, Catholics 45, Alliance 39, and others 10. The violence contrasted with the first local elections in six years and raised questions about proportional representation’s impact on control.
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Possible Special Session Looms Over School Finance
Rep Dan Kubiak said Gov Briscoe could change his mind about a special session on school finance despite earlier opposition. He announced June hearings by the House Education Committee on school money and a Sept 15 bill draft if Briscoe calls a session. Speaker Daniel urged convening the committee to review the issue amid a stalled compromise and a two year study plan.
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Senate Vet Quits Senate Seat for LCRA Job
Austin Senator Charles Herring resigned the seat he had held since the 19th century to become general manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority. The 59-year-old lawmaker had touted no conflict of interest but chose to step down Friday. Lieutenant Governor Hobby praised his legislative record and mind, noting his impact on Texas law and the state’s criminal code revisions from years past.
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Briscoe Signs Aug 2 as LBJ State Holiday in Austin
In the Lyndon B. Johnson Library Briscoe signed a bill making August 2 a state holiday to honor Lyndon B. Johnson. Attendees included Lady Bird Johnson Luc Nugent and state officials. Briscoe used Johnson’s signing desk as he proclaimed the day in memory of the late president.
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