State capital highlights from Texas lawmakers and voters
Governor Ann Richards urged expanded health care and teacher pay raises without tax increases. Democrats and Republicans criticized the plan as House and Senate finance proposals face hurdles. US Senate race splits on gay military ban with Krueger and Mattox favoring repeal. others oppose. Bets, jokes, and gender politics sparked controversy. Population projections suggest Texas will diversify, with no single dominant ethnic group by 2050. Automotive Hall of Fame inductees include Gene Fondren. A federal appeals court found eight Texas counties use at large districts that violate the voting rights act, ordering a shift to single-member districts within 180 days.
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Austin
Ann Richards
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Education Panel
Parker
Richards
Pete Laney
Texas
U.S. Senate
Bob Krueger
Jim Mattox
New York
Mario Cuomo
Buffalo
Zafferini
Center For Immigration Studies
Texas Automobile Dealers Association
Gene Fondren
The
Automotive Hall of Fame
Midland
Michigan
How big is big enough for WISD growth
A reader urges community input on Wimberley ISD spending and growth. The letter notes per student costs around 5436 dollars and a proposed bond for new campuses. It warns that growth and economy are cyclical and calls for forums, board meetings, letters, and possibly running for the school board to influence decisions.
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WISD
Blanco
St. Mary's
Saying goodbye to a family dog after 11 years of companionship
Peary Perry recalls euthanizing a beloved family dog at age 11 due to hip problems and deteriorating health. The piece reflects on grief, the bond with pets, and lessons learned about love, acceptance, and cherishing those who care for us.
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Peary Perry
Freedom of Choice Act Opposition Letter to Congress
Dear Editor the writer notes Gallup poll figures showing broad opposition to FOCA and argues the act would end parental consent viability definitions informed consent and waiting periods The letter urges readers to contact their Congressman to oppose the Freedom of Choice Act signed Patricia Graham
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Congress
Gallup
FOCA
Patricia Graham
Humane education for the young promotes empathy and change
Cheryl Doane argues that educating youth to be humane curbs violence and drugs by teaching empathy for living things and environmental needs. She cites fire and sex education, plus HSUS Kind News as a useful classroom resource. groups can adopt a grade or school through the shelter.
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Cheryl Doane
Humane Education
HSUS
Shelter
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Senate Education Committee
Jim Turner
D-Crockett
Senate
Bill Ratliff
House Republican Caucus
Tom Craddick
R-Midland
Bob Bullock
John Sharp
Bullock
Sharp
Wimberley View
Jack Maynier
Mary Saunders
Nancy Freeman Starr
Louie Bond Harrell King DB
Bearden
Stone Park
Suite
Wimberley
Wiberley View
Onion
Alice
Kreskin
Danforth
Scudder
Wahoos
Woodcreek
Vicky Bowles
Margie Wade Jo Thompson
Daphne Canell
Kathy Haynes
Janet Sales
Mel Larkin
Marty Schelecte
Gross
Ann Ross
Birdies
Dee Terry
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