Lawmakers Should Set Clear Budget Priorities
The Sun argues against pledges for guaranteed home health funding while condemning counterproductive budget holds. It notes Rep. Craig Eiland’s attempts to shift 5.4 million for wheelchair ramps and 310 million for the same goal were tabled to protect arts and history programs. The piece urges funding for disabled Texans as essential and urges prompt action.
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Craig Eiland
Eiland
Texas Commission On the Arts
Department of Human Services
Texas Historical Commission
Texas
Eyland
Michael Clements
Sun
Concealed handgun licensing debated by readers and policy notes
Editor letters discuss a concealed handgun license bill praised for security and surprise value while criticizing government policies. The missive criticizes taxpayer burdens, Home Health Care cuts, prison treatment, and political corruption, invoking Hitler and paranoia quotes to underscore distrust of officials.
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Suzanne Gratia Hupp
State House of Representatives
Texas
Hitler
Texas City Sun Contact and Subscription Terms
Contact details for editor Les Daughtry Jr business manager Jan Hines and advertising director Patti Shelton. Rates include carrier monthly and yearly options with weekend and mail subscription prices. Publication office at 7800 Emmett F Lowry Expwy Texas City TX 77591 offers postal and submission guidelines.
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Les Daughtry Jr
Les .Daughtry
Texascitysun.com
Jan Hines
Jan.hines
Associated Press
Texas City Sun
Texas City Newspapers Inc
Emmett F. Lowry
Texas City
Texas
P.O
An idea for building a new Iraq
A satirical proposal suggests privatizing a fictional Iraqi Land theme park with rides and attractions referencing real places and events. It envisions Tillman Fertitta overseeing ventures like Hussein Hill and Iraq Gas, plus a Baghdad Head ride with a prize trip home.
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Tilman Fertitta
Kemah
Galveston
Hussein Hill
Bush
Tikrit
Euphrates
Saddam
Baghdad
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