State Capital Highlights on Texas tax panel and House resignations
Gov George W Bush chairs a panel to find more than 9 billion in state taxes to offset school property taxes. Proposals include sales and gross receipts taxes, with debate over regressive effects. Rep Jack Fields announces not seeking re election amid a wave of exits, while others pursue Senate or Democratic nominations. Also notes on Lucas execution delay and the death of Judge Homer Thornberry, plus Clinton talks and Faulkner embezzlement case.
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George W. Bush
House
Bush
Houston Chronicle
Jared Hazleton
Center For Business and Economic Analysis
Texas A&m University
Bob Bullock
Texas
Jack Fields
U.S
Humble
Fields
Lynn
Texas Telecommunications Subcommittee
Houston
John Bryant
Dallas
U.S. Senate
Phil Gramm
Bryant
Congress
Jim Chapman
Sulphur Springs
Henry Lee Lucas
Sam R. Cummings
Lucas
Williamson County
Georgetown
U. S. Court of Appeals
Homer Thornberry
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Lyndon B. Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Clinton
Washington
Bullock
Michael Lindsey Faulkner
At&t
England
Faulkner
London
Wimberley Beautiful
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Wimberley Beautiful, Inc
Martha Knies
Dawn Teague
KWB
Highway Department
Environmental Earthkeeping
PEC
P.O
May incorporation proposal gains momentum in Wimberley
An advisory council mobilizes residents to learn about incorporation. Three town meetings drew strong turnout as volunteers educate the public with factual information and encourage participation. The panel partners include Dr Edward Milkahkanin and Jim Reed with Civitas Project and county support.
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Wimberley
Edward Milkalkanin
Southwest Texas
Civitas Project
Jim Reed
Change resisters act their age Mane Daditar
As far back as the Stone Age there were people who resisted change. The piece argues against opposing needed growth and favors keeping the free enterprise system, opposing incorporation and new taxes, while imagining a four lane highway and bypass to aid elderly drivers.
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Mane Daditar
vCal Wurlvi
Wimberley
Gospel Festival Sparks Renewed Unity in Wimberley
Community thanks 48 local and area businesses and hundreds of volunteers for the Gospel Festival. Sponsors from San Antonio include KDRY Radio, Morris Family, O’Krent Floor Covering, OK Fabrics, The Longest Yard, Colonial Funeral Home owner Hardy Henderson, and Damon Hollingsworth. Wimberley Gospel Music Association set January 23 annual meeting at the Visitor Center. Reba Smith and others listed for more information.
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Wimberley
Danforth
Alliance For Ministry
San Antonio
Kdry Christian Radio
Morris Family
O'Krent
Reba Smith
Nancy Scantlen
Signie Darling
Bullockville Lights Bring Christmas Cheer to Deer Creek Residents
Dear Editor notes Bullockville’s return as DC residents from Deer Creek enjoy a festive night out. Rosalie Huebner reports smiles and sparkle as the community shares a merry Christmas moment.
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Bullockville
Deer Creek
Rosalie Huebner
Hays County Delinquent Tax Contract Sparks Critique
The Hays County Commissioners Court voted three to two to transfer a $200,000 annual delinquent tax collection contract from Chester Young to Dale Linebarger and his Travis County firm. The move followed a quick one week RFP process after Thanksgiving, amid questions about party influence and lack of consultation with other taxing entities.
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Hays County
Mr. Young
Dale
Linebarger
San Marcos
Texas
Etheredge
Barton
Rodriguez
Poice pour opinion Write a letter to the Editor today
A brief note urges readers to send their letters to the editor today. It emphasizes timely civic engagement and invites diverse voices on current local issues.
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Wimberley View
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