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U S Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison seeks access to records from Gov Ann Richards and Lt Gov Bob Bullock as defense funds arise for a possible re indictment. Mauro seeks fourth term as land commissioner, while federal cases involve ex Hightower aides. Alternative fuels grant aids 300 students. Bush aides target 1 million campaign fund.
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U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Ann Richards
Bob Bullock
Ralph Warren
Dick DeGuerin
Houston
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Richards
Bullock
Warren
DeGuerin
David Beckwith
Texas
Beckwith
Legal Defense Fund
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Garry Mauro
Gulf Coast
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General Land Office
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Bill Clinton
Marta Greytok
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Jim Hightower
Sam Sparks
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Billie Quicksall
Hightower
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McRae
Justice Department
Rick Perry
Alternative Fuels
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James Nugent
State Board of Insurance
Texas Insurance
J. Robert Hunter
George W. Bush
Steve Robinson
Travis County
Texas Youth Council
Public Utility Commission
Southwestern Bell
A government of men and not of laws by Tex Lezar
Tex Lazar argues that Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle pursues political targets, notably U S Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, raising concerns about prosecutorial bias and the grand jury system. He claims Earle weaponizes investigations to influence politics and urges objective, impartial prosecutions. He notes past cases and warns against politicized justice.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Earle
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Hutchison
Richards
Ann Richards
Warren G. Harding
Travis County
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Senate
National Commission On Law Observance
U.S. Department of Justice
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Treasury Office
Tex Lazar
Dallas
Reagan
United States
Christmas lights at Bullocks delight Wimberley visitors
Doris McClendon thanks editors for the Bullocks Christmas display in Wimberley describing children’s awe at the manger scene and the joy the lights bring to residents, noting the decorations represent time and money and spread holiday cheer.
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Wimberley
Bullocks
Commis sioners praised for standing on Apple tax policy
A reader letter questions Williamson County commissioners who opposed Apple tax abatements over the company domestic partners policy. The writer mocks the officials as an endangered species and urges study of possible brain tumors, accusing them of dictating values over money and aligning with Austin political correctness. The note ends with a religious salute to the authors.
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Balls
Williamson County
Apple
Austin
City Counsel
Austin Chamber of Commerce
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