Texans reject idea of independence as foolish and harmful
Letter to the editor derides calls for a Texas republic as impractical and dangerous. It warns of multi nation chaos, lost federal services, higher prices, unemployment, crime, and environmental deterioration if state secession occurred, invoking Abe Lincoln’s “a house divided” warning.
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Republic of Texas
Shea Casey
Texas
U.S
Colorado
Republic of California
Russia
Nebraska
Kansas
Jodny
America
Abe Lincoln
State budget talks hint at no tax hike in 1998 99
Gov. George W. Bush signals no tax increase for 1998 99 citing a strong biennial budget. Lt. Gov. Bullock and House Speaker Laney echo optimism for a tax free budget, while a task force studies replacing local school property taxes with state revenue.
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Austin
George W. Bush
Bush
Bob Bullock
Pete Laney
Bullock
Rob Junell
D-San Angelo
House Appropriations Committee
Washington
Federal government oversteps constitutional bounds Texas republic supporters urge action
Dear Editor letters praise Mr Harrel King for covering the Republic of Texas movement. The writer argues federal overreach, cites Clinton and Bush era tensions, and urges free men to reclaim destinies while acknowledging uncertainty about an independent Texas. The piece honors those willing to sacrifice for an improved national future.
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Harrel King
King
Bill Clinton
Christ Jesus
Texas
Will drive to incorporate Wimberley be abandoned
Editor letter questions whether the Chamber of Commerce Advisory Council will drop plans to incorporate Wimberley after a straw poll favored against incorporation. It notes the poll promised an election if favored and asks if the council will honor that commitment and cancel the 1/20/96 election drive.
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Chamber of Commerce Advisory Council
Wimberley
Advisory Council
Cancer Society photo caption corrections in Hill Country unit
The Hill Country Unit of the American Cancer Society clarifies the last week photo of a trophy presentation. It states that $8000 was contributed by Wimberley citizens and that over $5000 was returned in goods and services only in the last quarter. Dr Greer sits on the right in the photo.
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Hill Country
The
American Cancer Society
Wimberley
Viewpoint policy on letters to the editor
The publication notes it publishes all signed letters unless liable or slanderous and may hold overflow letters to the next issue. Some letters are chosen for Guest Editorial attention while opinions on Viewpoint pages are solely those of the author and not the publication or staff.
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John Cole
Texas Federation of Teachers
Texas
Cole
Johnny Veselka
The
Texas Association of School Administrators
Veselka
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