Habitual Users Commitment Bill Heads For Subcommittee
In Austin a House Judiciary subcommittee will consider HB 1005 allowing commitment of habitual narcotics users to state or private mental hospitals. Rep. Glenn Rothmann and Rep. David Evans said the plan targets heroin addicts and could reduce crime, though critics warn it may not cure addiction. The measure envisions private centers or state facilities and cites converting a disused boys home in Bexar County as a potential treatment site.
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San Antonio
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Texas
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TSTA Removes Sanctions On South San Antonio ISD
The Texas State Teachers Association announced the South San Antonio Independent School District and its board have had all professional sanctions removed effective May 19 1969. The action followed unity among administration board and community to improve education. The TSTA pledges support to enhance the district's educational program.
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Board of Education
South San Antonio
Grand Jury Indicts Woman in Fatal Shooting Case
Esther G Gutierrez 22 of 4001 San Luis indicted for murder with malice in the March 24 shooting death of her husband Eliseo 34. Prosecutors say she bought a pistol a week earlier with welfare funds and claims she acted after being beaten. Eighteen other indictments also returned by the 144th District Court grand jury.
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Esther G. Gutierrez
San Luis
Eliseo
Gutierrez
144Th District Court
Population of South Dakota Reaches About 700000
South Dakota population has doubled over 70 years and now stands near 700000, reflecting growth trends across the state. The figure highlights demographic shifts and potential impacts on services and infrastructure.
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South Dakota
Texas Senate weighs minimum wage amid college funding debate
In Austin AP report senators argued over a proposed state minimum wage while considering a one year spending bill with 610 million dollars from general revenue. Lt Gov Ben Barnes said the bill should reach members for a vote next Monday. Senator W T Moore of Bryan delayed passage two hours to block an upper level three year college at Corpus Christi.
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Bryan
Senate
Corpus Christi
Texas Senate Votes For Teacher Pay Increase Bill
The Texas Senate approved a $1,800 per two years pay raise for teachers in a 147 to 0 vote sending the bill to the House. The measure could be trimmed in the final rush for a one year taxless appropriation, with adjournment planned June 2 and a $72 million two year raise requested by the state teachers association.
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Texas
Senate
Huse
Texas State Teachers Association
New Braunfels Seeks First Texas Distillery Location
Citizens favored by a House Liquor Regulation Committee report on Rep Jonn Traeger’s Seguin bill allow distilleries built in areas that later vote dry to continue operations. A similar brewery protection exists, and the measure aims to attract the first Texas distillery, statewide in scope.
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New Braunfels
House Liquor Regulated Committee
Jonn Traeger
Seguin
Connally Finally Wins Passage of Expanded Act
Sen Wayne ConnallyFloresville wins final passage after two Senate rebuffs on his bid to expand the Connally Carrillo Act for under privileged entiere students.
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Senate
Wayne Connally
Floresville
Education panel backs bill on school courses crime drugs and drinking
The Senate education committee recommends passage of SB 821 by Sen. Ralph Hall to form a nine member advisory committee for the Texas Education Agency. The panel would study and require public schools to teach courses on crime, narcotics, alcohol, smoking and related harms at all grade levels.
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Rockwall
Texas Eduction Agency
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