Texas education overhaul moves toward passage in both chambers
A House-Senate conference committee forecasts easy approval for a 700 page education reform bill introduced by Sen. Bill Ratliff. Provisions include home rule districts, a $5 million principal bonus fund, class size rules, student prayer rights, and $170 million for developing facilities in growing districts.
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Mount Pleasant
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Guns not OK at school
Editor urges clarity on Texas law prohibiting guns on school campuses and notes public misunderstanding after a Supreme Court ruling. Emphasizes that violations carry up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Signed by Anthony B. Constanzo Superintendent ECISD.
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Concerned mom seeks activities for youngsters in Wilson County
A mother of three in Wilson County laments slow town growth with only two new businesses in six years. She requests youth activities, cable access, and safer recreation to keep kids off mischief and long-distance calls to friends. Community growth and support are urged.
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No to Constitutional Convention Letter to Local Officials
Open letter to Judge Schnabel and four County Commissioners opposing a Constitutional Convention. Praises local term limits, argues national term limits via elections, warns Con Con could scrap or radically alter the Constitution, and suggests Congress is the problem. Signed by LaVernia.
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