Texas GOP eyes Astrodome convention as Clinton surveys Texas
Texas Republicans press ahead with Houston Astrodome as the GOP national convention site Aug 17 20 while Bill Clinton campaigns in Houston at three fundraisers. Analysts note the economy and time Warner ties figure in the race with Gramm Hutchison to keynote and chair respectively. Unemployment rises in May to June, bank profits surge on rate cuts, and new Texas Banking Commissioner Ghiglieri signals cautious lending.
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Ground Penetrating Radar Aids US 59 Pavement Review
A Texas DOT and Texas A&M study evaluates US 59 for under sealing and void detection using GPR and ARAN data. With 75,000 ADT and heavy truck use, the four lane section faces slabs cracking and faulting on a 20 year old 10 inch jointed concrete design. The team considers pressure grouting as a cost effective method to delay full depth repairs until plans advance toward interstate upgrades.
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View and Pat Patton win Keep Texas Beautiful awards
Dear Editor congratulates View and Pat Patton for first place in Keep Texas Beautiful Media Award. Praises Wimberley beautification coverage and commends Martha Knies as Beautification Committee chair for the KTB Proud Community Award.
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Letters from North America No human testing required
Peary Perry critiques products that lack human testing describing unusable cloth napkins and hotel shampoo bottles. He recalls car design flaws like inaccessible speedometer and awkward cigarette lighter placement, urging accountability and noting industry personnel moving to government roles.
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