Richards backs statewide curfew to curb crime
The Dallas Observer publishes secret grand jury testimony from a 1993 probe into Kay Bailey Hutchison’s term as state treasurer. It alleges use of state resources for nonofficial work and a former aide offered $250,000 for silence, while officials deny disclosure.
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Austin
U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Dallas Observer
Travis County
Ronnie Earle
the Observer
Miriam Rozen
Earle
Hutchison
David Criss
David Perkins
The
Houston Post
Richards Speech Draws Fire At Girls State Conference
The Texas governor faced GOP criticism over remarks at the Girls State conference in Austin about independence and avoiding “Prince Charming.” Bush countered that leaders should strengthen families. Richards proposed a statewide curfew and cited Austin crime drops as justification.
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Ann Richards
Austin
Richards
George W. Bush
Bush
Penna Dexter
Plano
Concerned Women For America
Dallas
Houston
Church McDonald
Texas Ranger
Arlington
McDonald
GOP
Reggie Bashur
Rangers
Greytok
Clinton Records
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Lines Listed
A message from Brush Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse encourages seeking help for drinking or drug use. It provides toll free numbers for Wilson and Barnes Counties and for Frio and Atascosa Counties.
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Wilson
Barnes
Frio
Atascosa
Brush Country
Republicans Attack Clinton Policies Not Ideas
The piece argues that true policy debate among Republicans is rare and that a fringe wing led by Buchanan Duke and Quayle opposes Clinton proposals rather than offering alternatives. It notes Clinton's crime package and welfare reform gain support, while critics focus on personalities over policy.
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Bill Clinton
Ann Richards
Pat Buchanan
David Duke
Dan Quayle
GOP
Clinton
Editorial on welfare and crime policy across parties
Howard Berger, Wilson County Democratic Chairman, reflects on crime control, welfare reform, and political rhetoric. He criticizes partisan stances, notes Ann Richards' 75,000 bed expansion plan for Texas Corrections, and urges cross party solutions while planning a fall campaign and temporary hiatus.
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Ann Richards
Texas Department of Corrections
Ann
George W. Bush
Howard Berger
Wilson County
Berger Criticizes Focus on Sex and Government Power
A Wilson County Democratic official's remarks critique the religious right and assert the federal government drives policy on health care abortion and sex education. The author defends limited government and cites Jefferson on constitutional limits. The piece notes ongoing debate and mentions a continuation on the next page.
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WCN
Howard Berger
Democratic Party
Wilson County
Christian Coalition
Mr. Berger
Jesse Jacksons
al Sharptons
Thomas Jefferson
Berger
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Wilson County News
Lyndell Williams
Ed Sterling
Texas Press Association
Tarrant County
Kristy Grayson
San Angelo
Dallas Morning News
Grayson
Marta Greytok
Garry Mauro
Mauro
Texas
White House
Andres Gonzalez
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Rangers
Michael Dexter Scott
DPS
Wilson County Crime Stoppers, Inc
John Chaffey
Jim
Tammy Faye Baker
Jimmy Swaggart
Robert Sirico
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