Hutchison acquitted in Texas bribery case in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth jury acquitted US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of four felonies and a misdemeanor from her 2 1/2 year tenure as state insurance commissioner after Travis County DA Ronnie Earle declined further prosecution. The judge allowed or blocked some evidence from a June raid and grand jury transcripts, but Hutchison urged release of materials from the raid. The broader Texas political scene included tax debate, term limits talk by Gov. Ann Richards and Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, and education board action on health textbooks amid GOP opposition.
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Austin
Fort Worth
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Hutchison
Travis County
Ronnie Earle
John Onion
Bob Perkins
Ann Richards
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Richards
Hearse horse snickers in reader letter to editor
A reader lobs critique at candidate Charles Soechting in a state representative race. The letter mocks his claims on taxes endorsements and staff, accuses misstatements about the author, and invokes Carl Sandburg’s line about a hearse horse snickering at lawyers. Chuck Sellers signs as candidate for District 46.
Punctuality and Deadlines for Chamber Submissions
A nonprofit event notice emphasizes timely submission to the Chamber by the prior week’s Wednesday. Late entries may be excluded from the publication. It urges groups to show punctuality and meet deadlines to ensure event listing visibility.
Wimberley Chamber Calendar Highlights Events and Notices
Wimberley community schedule lists a bake sale at Country Boys Grocery on Saturday February 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, a murder mystery dinner at Ivy Clify Cottage for up to eight at 25 dollars, Wearable Art workshop led by Jo Rene Newton on February 28, a spring chorus rehearsal March 1, and Hobby Lobby sessions including Beginning Bridge and other parties through March 4 to 5. Also notes garage sale, restaurant-style meals, and upcoming health fair at Danforth High School March 12 with multiple exhibitors and Mother’s Day raffle tickets.
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Chamber of Commerce
Country Boys
Roger Watersdown
Ivy Clify
Jo Rene Newton
Senior Citizen Center
The
Wimberley Community Chorus
Chapel In the Hills
Hobby Lobby
Nell Morgan
ABT Association
American Contract Bridge League
Presbyterian Church
VFW
the Healing Center
Lou Jaeger
Angel Light
Texas
Carlene
Bill Greer
Greer
Lone Man Creek Drive
Chamber
Hill Country
Edward M. Rakowitz
Heart House
Dotty Hadier
Visitor's Center
Walkkin
Danforth High School
Soechting Responds To Editor on Local Candidate Race Tactics
Charles Soechting defends his district credentials and legal stance while accusing a letter writer Chuck Sellers of misrepresentation and tax position reversals. He disputes ownership of a signer identity and hints at impersonation in endorsements and interviews.
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Charles Soechting
Chuck Sellers
Chuck
Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
SWTSU
Sellers
Tim
IRS
Free Market Foundation
Rhodes
Spechting
Texas
Texas Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Mr. Rhodes
Wimberley fundraiser raises over 5500 for cancer society
Nearby community notes praise Wimberley for raising more than 5500 at the Wine and Cheese event benefiting the American Cancer Society. Dr James Greer and volunteers extend thanks for ongoing research support and public education about prevention, detection, and treatment symbolized by the Sword of Hope. Rosalie Huebner coordinates or leads the effort.
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Wimberley
American Cancer Society
Sword of Hope
James Greer
Rosalie Huebner
Letter ideas for new Olympic events from North America
Peary Perry muses on watching the Winter Olympics and proposes novel event ideas. He weighs moguls and luge, imagines luge jumping, bumper bob sledding, and a hockey figure skating hybrid with high scores for triple axels, plus a speed skating bungee slinging concept.
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Peary Perry
Rip van Winkle
Europe
United States
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Ly Exes Press
State Board of Education
Bill Hudson
Wichita Falls
Lionel “Skip” Meno
Jeff Fisher
American Family Association of Texas
Earley
Robert Earley
Portland
Railroad Commission
Jim Nugent
Nugent
Texas Commission On Energy and Transportation
Sues AG
Dan Morales
Attorney General's Office
Morales
Ron Dusek
Salazar
Texas Agriculture
Jim Hightower
Hightower
ABC Radio Network
Houston Lighting & Power
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
South Texas
Bay City
Wimberley View
Mary Saunders
Jack Mynier
Janelle Delaney
MicHae
Averitt Starr
Linpa
Len
Louie Bond
Harrer
DB Bearpen
Jim Gore
Stone Park
Suite
Reloes i
Alamo
Soechting
Rley
Wimberley Chamber of Commerce
Fritor
North America
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