Texas Legislature considers sweeping school reform plan
Senate leader Ratliff pushes an 1088 page bill to strip TEA control from local districts cut the school year to 175 days and shift power to parents teachers and boards. The proposal faces opposition over private vouchers textbook control and recall elections while House plans limited pilots and traditional systems. A separate tort reform pact would limit joint liability for most cases and potential damages. Gov Bush responds to layoffs at Kelly Air Force Base with rapid response and workforce aid.
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Ratliff
Bob Bullock
Ratliffs
Senate
Mount Pleasant
Senate Education Committee
Bullock
Paul Sadler
House Education Committee
Sadler
D Henderson
The
Houston Chronicle
House
Rob Junell
Dsan Angelo
David Sibley
R-Waco
Kelly Air Force Base
Yellow dog Democrats declare party over in Texas shift
Texas columnist reports on February 20 press conference where 22 Democrats including 12 officials switched to the GOP. Leaders like Kay Bailey Hutchison and George W. Bush praise the move as a conservative realignment, while Democrats scoff at the rebellion and warn of potential retribution for departing lawmakers.
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Austin
Rick Perry
Texas
Perry
U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
George W. Bush
Travis County
Terry Keel
GOP
Tom Panken
Guadalupe County
Dwight E. Peschel
Phil Gramm
John B. Connally
Ed Martin
Texas Democratic Party
Austin American-Statesman
Ball Park
Arlington
Paget Martin
Gov. Bush
Republican Party
Bush
Panken
Reader thanks Wilson County News staff for helpful paper
A reader named Mary Thomas Adkins thanks the Wilson County News staff for delivering a helpful paper and prays they continue their good work. The note expresses gratitude for the publication's service.
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Wilson County News
Just balance the budget and curb excess spending
The author argues against a balanced budget amendment and warns that Congress can pass or defeat bills by simple majorities. They note the risks of a Constitutional Convention and urge voters to oppose risky moves while seeking practical budget control.
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Richard Raymond
U.S
Congress
House
Dietitian oversees menus at new nursing home
Holmquist leads the center’s activity program and notes private exam rooms. A registered dietitian monitors menus and counsels patients while in‑house rehabilitation includes physical occupational and speech therapy. A pharmacist visits monthly and a whirlpool bath plus an ice cream parlor enhance dining. The chapel hosts services. 120 beds expected full within a year. Call 393-0240 to inquire.
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Holmquist
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Texas Gop
Dallas
Don Meredith
Meredith
Jack Chambers
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WCN Reader
Mary Thomas Adkins
New Nursing Home
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