Texas AGs have no power to sue state agencies
In two decisions the 3rd Court of Civil Appeals rejected Attorney General John Hill's claim of authority to block state actions. He sought to stop Edwards Aquifer protection orders and a Lower Colorado River Authority water contract, arguing the public interest allowed him to defend against illegal state actions.
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Austin
Texas
3Rd Court of Civil Appeals
John Hill
Hill
Edwards
South Texas
Colorado River
Miss Texas Pageant draws criticism over regional bias in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth last Saturday the Miss Texas Pageant crowned Miss Red Bird Area from Dallas as winner with Miss Hurst Euless Bedford as first runner up. The top five all hailed from within about thirty miles of Fort Worth highlighting regional concentration and ongoing entry challenges for smaller towns. Local sponsors face heavy work and summer dedication while some entries and host factors influence participation.
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Fort Worth
Dallas-Fort Worth
Red Bird Area
Dallas
Miss Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Miss Haltom-Richland
White
DFW
Snyder
Farabee Backs Stacy Reservoir
State Senator Ray Farabee urged the Texas Water Commission to back the Colorado River Municipal Water District proposal to build the Stacy Reservoir near Ballinger. He argued the site is vital for upper Colorado River water needs and that prior laws protect municipal use over upstream diversions. The plan would divert 113,000 acre feet annually, while downstream interests warn it could harm Highland Lakes water security.
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Austin
Ray Farabee
Texas Water Commission
Colorado River
Stacy
Farabee
Texas
Wagstaff
Upper
Colorado River Authority
CRMWD
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Ballinger
Lower
City of
Lake Travis
West Texas
Fred Booth
The
Water District
Queen to Attend Scurry Rodeo Parade in July
Renee Crisp, 19, named Queen Riding Clubs, will be guest at Scurry County Rodeo parade July 19 in Scurry County Coliseum. Earl Davis announced the appearance. four top parade floats prize list ranges 150 to 60 dollars.
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Renee Crisp
American Association of Sheriff Posses
Scurry County
Travis Crisp
San Angelo
American Association of Sheriff Posses and
Riding Clubs
Lubbock
Scurry County Sheriff's Posse
Texas Senate approves two tax relief measures
Texas senators swiftly backed two tax relief bills totaling 486 million dollars. The bills repeal the state sales tax on residential gas and electricity and let cities repeal local taxes, and raise the estate tax exemption from 25 000 to 200 000. The House planned a 1 30 p m debate on the same subjects as the Senate adjourns for a long weekend. Governor Briscoe urged the measures as the largest tax cutback in modern state history.
Utilities tax repeal would cost billions in revenue
San Antonio Mayor Lila Cockrell told a Senate Committee on Tuesday that repealing the utilities tax would cut about $125 million from 1978 revenue and reduce inheritance taxes by about $14.5 million for the period. She noted residents of San Antonio would receive roughly $10 million in tax relief from the utilities tax break.
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San Antonio
Lila Cockrell
Senate Committee
Weather and tax notes from Snyder and San Antonio
Weather: Snyder records show high 99 and low 69 with 7 am reading 73 and no precipitation. west Texas mostly fair with hot afternoons and highs 93 to 107. lows 63 to 77 with mountain near 60. Thursday highs 90 to 107 in Big Bend valleys. Economic note: San Antonio residents pay an average June electric bill of 51.70 with 2.70 tax. city may repeal one cent local utility tax if state four cent tax ends, costing about 2 million in revenue. Legislative update: Senate briefed on Briscoe proposals costs. House rules-suspension motion for tax relief hearings failed 82-50. hearings cannot start before Monday without suspension.
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Texas
Big Bend
San Antonio
Senate
Legislative Budget Board
Briscoe
House
Snyder ISD OKs 6.99 Million Budget No Raises
Snyder Independent School District trustees approve a 6,993,800 budget for 1978 79 keeping salary scales unchanged. Per capita state funds rise to 881,950 from an expected 750,000, reducing local tax needs. Budget covers gymnastics coach and aide after student and parent appeal. no salary hikes approved.
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Snyder
Bill J. Hood
Snyder Isd
State Foundation
Jerry Rice
Ted Crenwelge
Rice
Voss
Crenwelge
Bill Eiland
Bill Clayton
Vera McSpadden
Eddie Williams
Snyder Classroom Teachers Association
Handling hot car babies left by cold-hearted mothers
A reader asks how to respond to babies left in cars in extreme heat. The answer notes bystanders sometimes confront the mother but legally little can be done unless the child is in immediate danger, in which case the authorities or welfare agencies may intervene.
C-City Firemen Press Council Over Slow Fire Dept. Repairs
Ten volunteer firemen urged Colorado City officials to speed up actions taken at the last meeting. They complained a fire truck remains out of service for 242 months and a fire marshal position is still vacant. City manager James Campbell promised to check with the garage about the truck and to consider other repair options if needed. He also said applications for a fire marshal are being accepted.
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Colorado City
Jack Green
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