Editorial cotton crop losses to post in millions
Texas comptroller warns of at least 209 million dollars in losses to cotton growers from a beetworm invasion. Rio Grande Valley losses reach 143 million, Concho Valley 38 million, Coastal Bend Winter Garden and South Plains near 30 million for chemical protection. Senate hearing planned on Oct 19 about Collins resignation and TDCJ succession.
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Senate Criminal Justice Committee
Sharp
USDA
Austin American- Statesman
Texas
Comptroller's Office
Rio Grande Valley
Cameron County
Concho Valley
Coastal Bend
Winter Garden
South Plains
Campaign financing needs serious reform says Adkisson
The San Antonio Express News column by former Texas congressman Tommy Adkisson argues money determines who runs and wins. He cites high spending by Feinstein and Simon, San Antonio politics, and the presidency as examples of a system driven by private money, eroding representative government.
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San Antonio Express-News
Tommy Adkisson
San Antonio
Texas
Adkisson
Campaign finance reform and the pursuit of public trust
The author critiques escalating campaign costs and reliance on large fundraising, noting presidential salaries and the influence of donors and PACs. He argues that high fundraising barriers exclude ordinary workers and suggests ideas like spending caps, shorter campaigns, PAC abolition, and limiting incumbent advantages to restore integrity in elections.
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Adkisson
Political Action Committees
Petition for toll free calling between Floresville and Pleasanton
Readers can sign a petition requesting toll free calling between Floresville and Pleasanton Jourdanton with a deadline of Friday October 13. Petitions are available at multiple Floresville locations Sisters McBees BBQ Eschenburg Equipment and On The Farm Inc FM 536 near TH37. For questions contact petition coordinator Julie P Novak 210-393-4543.
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Floresville
Pleasanton
Jourdanton
Sisters, McBee
BBQ
Eschenburg
Letter to the Editor on Publication Requirements
The writer questions newspaper policy demanding a signature address and contact details for letters. They argue transparency is essential but worry about privacy and potential harassment. The letter urges clear guidelines, reasonable identification, and fair consideration for publishable opinions.
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Andy" Collins
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