Texas Senate passes safe schools bills expanding zero tolerance
The Texas Senate approved three safe schools measures strengthening zero tolerance for drugs alcohol and violence on campuses while affirming due process. The bills empower expulsion for misdemeanor offenses on campus or at events with limited alternative education options in 22 counties. The House awaits action as finance and water management issues dominate Capitol agenda and Bush health and higher ed topics appear in brief notes.
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Austin
Texas Senate
Senate Education Committee
Ted Bivins
Amarillo
Senate
House
Bivins
Texas
Bob Bullock
Brown
House Committee On
Paul Sadler
D-Henderson
Bush
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Kenneth Ashworth
D-Laredo
MHMA
Nursing Home
Dementia Screening Clinic in Amarillo April 12
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the Canyons Retirement Community sponsor a dementia screening clinic in Amarillo on Saturday April 12 1997 at 2200 West 7th Street. If you or a loved one over 55 has memory problems call toll free 1-888-561-5117 to schedule a limited appointment on a first come first served basis.
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K" Street
N.W
Veterans Consortium
Amarillo
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock
the Canyons
West 7Th Street
Brandy Thomas Earns NSCAA All-American Honors
Clarendon College Lady Bulldogs entered the NSCAA national tourney as the top seed in Salina Kansas, finishing as runner up after a 23 point loss to Kansas Wesleyan. Brandy Thomas of Wellington earned first team All-American while Charmaine Alfred was Honorable Mention.
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Brandy Thomas
Nscaa All
Clarendon College
Lady Bulldogs
Small College Athletic Association
Salina
Kansas Wesleyan University
Joel Zehr
Lady Bulldog
Mount Scenario
Michigan Christian University
Wellington
Charmaine Alfred
Chy Waters
Hedley
Maria Hernandez
el Paso
Patricia Castillo
Sundown
Jeanenne Tubbs
Dallas
Jodi Card
Hart
Rebecca Soto
Lafayette
Angie Kepley
Groom
Chimira Williams
Rosharon
Tiffany Wilcox
Dimmitt
Maxie Flores
The Silent Thinker
A concise aphorism notes that the quietest people are often those who rate themselves most highly. It reflects Hazlitt's wit on ego and restraint, suggesting introspection over loud self-promotion.
Second annual allocation of local law enforcement funds approved
State Comptroller John Sharp announced more than 5.9 million dollars in supplemental training funds to 2,156 Texas local law enforcement agencies. About 51,800 peace officers gain extra training money, with allocations based on TCLEOSE standards and agency size. Largest grants went to Houston Police Department and Dallas Police Department. each agency receives per officer shares under a 20 percent/80 percent formula from court costs.
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John Sharp
Texas
Sharp
Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Tcleose
Collingsworth County
Houston Police Department
Dallas
Comptroller's Office
Comptroller
Leader Readers from Hollis and nearby towns list
Leader Readers from Hollis OK and nearby towns including Wellington, Childress, Clarendon, Mangum, and Memphis name numerous residents and local organizations such as Community Bank, Upshaw Insurance, and multiple individuals. The compiled roster mentions Mrs J W Boen, Pearl Harwell, Annie Isaacs, Bill Lindsey, Ben Karnes, J L Louder, and others.
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Wellington
J. W. Boen
O. H. Bishop
Wellington Care Center
Pearl Harwell
Annie M. Isaacs
Bill Lindsey
Ben Karnes
J. M. Orr
Agnes Ewing
Isla Mae Morris
Duggie Jameson
Cal Sugg
Janell Brown
Community Bank
Delma Jesse
Glennie Peters
J. L. Louder
Thomas
J. B. Killian
Lois K. Ratliff
Anita White
Childress
Earl Hartman
Clarendon
Kenneth Hudson
Dodson
Dwight Bowen
Norris Parker
Alcie Estes
Hollis
Ross Oatman
Quail
Balma Brignon
Mangum
Mary Dwyer
McLean
Upshaw Insurance
Memphis
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By Lynden Williams
Ed Sterling
Texas Press Association
House Appropriations Committee
George W. Bush
Rob Junell
D-San Angelo
Bill Ratliff
Rmount Pleasant
Senate Finance Committee
Ratliff
Court of Veterans Appeal
Elvis Pitts
Veterans County
Brian D. Robertson
Douglas K. Brown
Texas Veterans Commission
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
N. W
Washington
Veterans Service Organization
BVA
U. S. Court of Veterans Appeals
Indiana Avenue
Washington, DC
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Wellington High School
Shamrock
Christy Howard
Wellington Lions Club
Kelley Neeley
Wellington Isd
Misty Barton
Greenline Equipment Inc
Misti Aguilar
Panhandle Peanut Drowers Association
William Hazlitt
Leader Readers
Py l
Colognes
Leslie Lucks
Big Ball Sportswear
Hanger's
Levi
Russ
Coats
Lindsey Scott
314 N. Main
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