Texas budget brinkmanship and looming special session
The Austin budget stalemate tightens as lawmakers race to craft a new state budget before August certification. Governor Clements vows veto power over taxes, while Democrats seek enough Republican votes to shape the outcome. The piece draws on political theater notes, with reflections on the fiscal squeeze and potential partisan shifts.
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Letters From The People Dear Editor May 25 Car Trouble
A Perryton Texas traveler near Wellington on the trip from Breckenridge to Perryton received roadside help. Two high school aged youths located local resident Robert Coffee who spent about three hours under the car repairing it. Gratitude is expressed to Wellington citizens and especially Robert for enabling the journey home.
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Greenbelt Honored For Safety Record
Greenbelt Electric Cooperative earned a certificate from Texas Job Training and Safety Program of Texas A&M University for two years without a lost work day injury. Manager Stan McLendon credited employees and Safety Coordinator George Porter for ongoing awareness and safe practices in high voltage work. The recognition also lowers insurance costs by reducing risk.
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Handgun Ownership Higher Among Middle-Aged Southern Men
A Texas A&M survey of 2100 U.S. households shows 18 percent own at least one handgun. Among genders, about 25 percent of males own a handgun versus under 14 percent of females. most owners are men in the South aged 35 to 49 and typically own one weapon.
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