Texas gun bill stalls in conference after Senate vote
Editorial notes a Texas House vote approving a concealed handgun bill, but the Senate rejected it 23 to 8 citing a required statewide nonbinding referendum in November. Sen John Leedom urged public input while Sen Jerry Patterson warned against silencing voters.
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Dhouston
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Prayer Breakfast Highlights Texan Leaders Faith
In Austin Gov. George W. Bush addressed 600 at the First Annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast as May 4 marked the National Day of Prayer. The column urges daily intercession for the nation, recalling Oklahoma City and praising prayer as a stronger force than legislation. Jack Chambers writes from Austin.
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Albert praises business review and recycling article
Albert thanks the editor for a favorable feature on his nursery and recycling project in Wilson County. He notes readers praised Teresa Benns for the write up and photos and reports many visitors and community support, with people bringing aluminum for recycling.
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The White House Address and Contact
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