Texas Senate race fronts and school finance actions spotlight state
In Texas, 24 candidates from six parties qualify for the May 1 U.S. Senate special election led by interim incumbent Bob Krueger. Meanwhile filed court action seeks to overturn Prop 1 school finance wording, while Prop 2 and 3 stand. SOS fundraising shows Supporters far outpace opponents, and trucking and health bills advance with Abbott, Bullock, and Rodriguez shaping fast-moving policy.
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Austin
U.S. Senate
Bob Krueger
Ann Richards
Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
Clinton
John Culberson
Houston
Culberson
John Tunnell
Secretary of State
McDonald
SOS
Bob Bullock
Teel Bivins
R-Amarillo
Texas Department of Health
Texas Department of Public Health
John Sharp
Texas Supreme Court
General
Pecos County
Wet or dry in Wimberley a letter to the editor
In a letter to the editor Sarah Davis opposes Dave Lewis and his bid to place a wet precinct measure before voters. She argues alcohol sales favor club owners, raise DWI risk, and erode small town character, urging Hays district residents to reject the petition while noting local support for the campaign. She questions the ethics of promoting alcohol with anti drug posters present.
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Lewis
Wimberley
Commissioner's Court
Dave
Big City
Hays
Sarah Davis
John Henry's
Senior Citizen Interim Schedule For Week Of April 11
The senior center posts a schedule with multiple daily blocks from April 11 to 16. Activities include aerobics sessions, dominoes and bridge games, craft meetings, garden club, travel club events, and meetings by Lions, Homemakers, and other groups. Readings show recurring time slots and venues such as Assembly of God, John Markoff tax service, and Hobby Lobby Mah Jong.
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John Markoff
Kerrville
Lioness
Garden Club
Senior Citizens Travel Club
Bill Strong
Assemblys of God
How Commemorative Stamps Are Chosen and How to Submit
Commemorative stamps reflect US heritage and national concerns. The Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee from outside the Postal Service reviews public suggestions and makes recommendations to the Postmaster General, who issues final decisions. Submissions should arrive at least two years before the desired issuance date. send to the committee at 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington DC 20260. The article notes Buck Winn’s Texas Centennial Stamp design, used and displayed in tribute to the Winn family.
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United States
Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee
Postal Service
Postmaster General
Pub
Lic
U. S. Postal Service
c/o Stamp Development Branch
L'Enfant Plaza
S.W
Washington, D. C
Wimberley
Buck Winn
Winn
Mayor backs toll free calls for Woodcreek area
Dear Editor, Woodcreek urges passage of HB 1695 and SB 632 to allow toll free local calls beyond 22 miles. The 847 exchange currently limits local calls forcing toll charges for essential contacts with Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio. Citizens should contact House subcommittee members to support the bills.
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Woodcreek
Public Utilities Commission
Wimberley-Woodcreek
San Marcos
Austin
San Antonio
GTE
847
Steve Holzheauser
Jim Pitts
Richard Raymond
Texas House of Representatives
P. O. Box
Texas
Recycled Newsprint Market Outlook and Energy Tips
Despite low prices in late 1980s, recycling newsprint remains viable. Large mills plan to expand deinking and new machines, boosting long term demand for newsprint and high grade fibers. Cities save costs by avoiding disposal fees, while consumers can influence use by buying recycled products. Call 1-800-643-SAVE for a recycling factsheet.
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P.A
Bryan
U.S
Canadian Pacific
Weyerhauser
Abitibi-Price
Energy Answers
Texas Energy Extension Service
Center For Energy and Mineral Resources
Texas A&m University
College Station
Texas
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Lyndell Williams
Texas Press Association
Save Our Schools
Margaret Justus
Texans
Richards
Cameron County
Dave Talbot
Gov. Richards
Talbot
el Paso
Ike Ene
Jack Mynner
Mary Saunders
Janelle Delaney
Nancyy Freeman Starr
Louie Bonnd Harrell King
DB Bearden
Fox
Stone Park
Suite
Hays County
Wimberley View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
Wimberley View
P.O. Box
the Wimberley
Dave Lewis
John Henry's Restaurant
Sun
Thur
Hobby Lobby
Mah Jong
Homemakers
The
Wmediatos
Tollfree
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