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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1990
Page
5
Henry Wells argues that the county should establish a permanent Collingsworth County Endowment Fund during its centennial. The fund would be managed with Amarillo Area Foundation backing and a local grants committee to ensure wise investment and responsive annual disbursements.
The Texas Education Agency reports 54 percent of 11th graders and 62 percent of 12th graders passed both sections of the exit level TEAMS test, with many seniors retaking failed sections. A new TAAS exam, requiring a writing sample, will replace TEAMS this fall as schools strive for higher thinking and problem solving skills.
Democrat Ann Richards backs annual budgets and two-year financing reform while Republican Clayton Williams favors more oversight and an oil import fee. Bob Bullock seeks one-year budget with audits, backed by House Speaker Gib Lewis, and rival Mosbacher questions reform. Campaign finance moves draw attention as Reagan may campaign for Mosbacher.
The brother of late Texas Racing Commission director David Joost and his wife and children were found shot to death last March. A death by self inflicted ruling faces doubt as Joost family questions a possible murder linked to alleged industry scams. An inquest attempt was blocked by AG opinion, JP Orlena Hehl suggests truth may be hidden. Also, Hugh Palmer withdraws PUC action against Southwestern Bell over 900 number campaign billing.
About 225 volunteer chairmen statewide lead the 31st annual Round-Up to raise funds for West Texas Rehabilitation Center facilities in Abilene and San Angelo serving 13,500 adults and children. Proceeds fund physical and speech therapies, orthotics, and other services. 183000 goal with sale dates across Haskell Abilene Coleman Stephenville Junction San Saba Brownwood.
The United States Coast Guard Academy invites applications for the class of 1995 from men and women. Selection is based on an annual nationwide competition with no nominations or quotas. Apply by December 15, 1990. Applicants must take SAT or ACT by the December 1990 test, be unmarried by July 1, 1991, and 17 to under 22 years old, with high school graduation by June 30, 1991.
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