Texas Redistricting Fight and Tax Surplus Sparks Texas Politics
Texas politics swirl as Secretary of State Hannah moves Senate elections to November under new maps amid GOP accusations of a plot with Gov. Richards and Lt. Gov. Bullock to thwart democracy. A federal court allowed state tax collection with a $529 million surplus cited, though lawmakers say funds are already spent. Regular clashes over redistricting persist, with lawmakers planning a special session after November to address the tax and maps.
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Austin
Texas
John Hannah
Senate
Texas Supreme Court
Hannah
GOP
Fred Meyer
Ann Richards
Bob Bullock
Dan Morales
Bullock
Meyer
Richards
Morales
Texas Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
Crie Morales
Washington
John Sharp
Texas House Ways and Means
James Hury
D-Galveston
Sharp
Texas High Speed Rail Authority
Reader letter revisits Rather Bush interview
Dear Editor letters argue that a Rather interview was misquoted and present the full context. The writer says Bush’s credibility questions were not unique and cites Clinton and welfare bill promises with dates from 1986 to 1992.
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San Marcos
Dan Rather
Clinton
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Rather
CBS Evening News
Visitor says no offense meant from remarks
A participant on a KLRU-TV discussion on racism apologizes and states no offense was intended. The speaker recalls experiences of limited access and prejudice affecting people of color, addresses ongoing dialogue for the Austin area, and clarifies intent to foster discussion without targeting Wimberley.
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Klru-Tv
Berby
Bastrop
Rubey
Wimberley
Texas
Local family plans mission to Russia near Wimberley Neighbors
A local ATIA family outlines plans to join 29 American families in Moscow to train orphans and staff, teaching Scripture and godly character. Four trips have led thousands of Russians to Christ, with 4,000 orphans to be cared for and missions extending into schools and orphanages.
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Russia
Wimberley
Boris Yeltsin
Advanced Training Institute of America
ATIA
ATSA
Jesus Christ
Moscow
Making calories count by Peary Perry
A humorous critique of nutrition labeling, arguing labels mislead by emphasizing per can calories rather than serving size. The writer exaggerates how calorie counts could alter how many people a can of soup could feed, highlighting consumer confusion and waste.
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Peary Perry
McDonalds
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Texas Department of Transportation
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Jack Mynier
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Nancy Freeman
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