Texas capital highlights overview in Austin panel notes
State education chief Kenneth Ashworth scrapped the minority scholarship program after a 5th Circuit ruling on UT law school admissions. The plan, which funded over 1,300 minority students with more than 1.5 million dollars for 1995 96, could be reinstated only if a stay is granted on appeal. The report also covers VitaPro contracts, Collins controversy, utilities merger plans with Enserch, auto insurance rate requests, and a look at drug law conflicts between federal and state statutes in Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Ashworth
Texas Access and Equity
U.S. Office of Civil Rights
5Th Circuit
Coordinating Board
Dan Morales
James A
Andy” Collins
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Monthly
Austin American Statesman
Collins
VitaPro Foods Inc
VitaPro
TDCJ
Critics urge constructive involvement in WISD affairs
Bob Gwynn argues against harsh letters to the editor about Wimberley ISD. He suggests critics join the system or run for the board, as none of the named critics have filed to run. He urges attending meetings, joining mentor and academic programs, and seeking constructive ways to help.
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WISD
Wimberley
Dorothy Kerbow
Rudy Benson
Richard Biggs
Don Crawford
Keith Miles
Tom Campbell
Bob Gwynn
Wimberley ISD Cited For TAAS Success And Awards
Letter responds to April 17 View claims by Mr. Biggs and Mr. Crawford about WISD. Cites Governor Bush awards to Scudder Primary and Danforth and Bowen accolades for TEA recognition. Notes TAAS pass rates 83.5 percent district wide, above regional and state averages, and TEA commendations for 70 percent Title I TAAS passage.
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Biggs
Crawford
Wimberley Isd
Texas
WISD
Bush
Scudder
TAAS
Texas Education Agency
TEA
Danforth
Bowen
TASB
Wimberley
Thank You to Wimberley Community for Your Kindness
A note to readers expresses gratitude for love and prayers after Bonnie's death. The family thanks the Wimberley Community for expressions of sympathy and asks continued prayers.
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Wimberley
Bonnie
Wimberley ISD under scrutiny as parent cites district strides
A Wimberley parent letter urges change on the school board over administration practices and safety concerns while praising WISD. The writer defends district growth, TASB benchmarks, and student outcomes, noting low payroll per student, healthy TAAS results, and low dropout rates amid growth and limited funding.
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Lyndel Williams
Texas Press Association
Homer
Texas Federation of Teachers
John Cole
Professional Educators
Texas Utilities
Enserch Corp
Enserch
Lonestar Gas
Tom Baker
Jim Hines
Texas Insurance
Elton Bomer
Bomer
U.S
George W. Bush
Criminal Justice Division
Wimberley View
Mary Saunders
George Colvin Starr
Linda Allen
Kitt Focke
DB Bearden
Stone Park
Suite A
Wimberley-Tz.com
Hays County
Inc
Wiecbertey
Wimberley Texas
P.O. Bar
Ron and
Alyson Richards
Board of Trustees
Scudder School
San Marcos
Dripping Springs
Hays Consolidated
Texas Association of School Boards
Texas Urban League
Westlake
Alamo Heights
Susan Raybuck
Marilyn Burns
Pam Esmond
Connie Dupre
Julie Riddle
Colleen Cargill
Keep Texas Beautiful
Wimberley Beautiful
Keep Wimberley Beautiful, Inc
Martha Knies
Dawn
Don Amerson
Precinct 3
Don
Central Texas
Medina
P.O
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