Texas Democrats rally around Krueger for Senate bid
Gov. Ann Richards backs Railroad Commissioner Bob Krueger as the mainstream choice to replace Lloyd Bentsen. Krueger faces AFL-CIO scrutiny and potential Mattox challenge. Labor and trial lawyers reshape the race, while GOP names like Hutchison and Baker weigh bids and possible retirements.
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Austin
Ann Richards
Texas
Richards
Bob Krueger
U.S
Lloyd Bentsen
Jim Mattox
Krueger
Mattox
Labor
Afl-Cio
Joe Gunn
Congress
Garry Mauro
Joe Barton
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Dan Quayle
David Beckwith
Hutchison
Karl Rove
Agriculture
Rick Perry
Barry Williamson
GOP
James Baker
Senate
RBC
Railroad Commission
Rodney Ellis
Houston
Mary Scott Nabers
Texas Employment Commission
Paul Hobby
Bob Bullock
Hobby
Bill Hobby
Ygnacio D. “Nacho” Garza
Brownsville
Park and Wildlife Commission
Old fashioned love endures a lifetime
A family tribute honors Dorothy and L A Bond on their long marriage since 1948. The writer recalls their devotion, family memories, open home, and steady parenting amid modern upheaval. They celebrate resilience, adventure, and the hope of new beginnings as a New Year begins.
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Dorothy
L.a.bond
L.A
New Year Ramblings From Peary Perry
In this reflective column Peary Perry looks back on the past year and anticipates the year ahead. He jokes about enjoying views with widows, shares light grievances from personal experiences, and notes his intent to relate to readers without offending anyone across newspapers.
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Peary Perry
Fred
Wimberley Residents Thank Fire Department For Aid
In a note to the editor K Scott Brodrick expresses deep gratitude to the Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department and the town for their quick response, exemplary service, warmth, and support during and after a recent fire. The writer praises the caring community and requests continued appreciation for the volunteers.
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Wimberley
K. Scott Brodrick
Hobby Lobby Offers Year Round Activities For Fitness
Community Civic Club promotes year round fitness options with two major programs. Sweatin to the Oldies runs Mondays and Thursdays 8:30 to 9:30 at Ann Clancy’s garage in Wimberley Hills led by Ruby Rapier. Fee 25 dollars. The Regime meets Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. at Century 21 office, led by Shirley Marlett and Ceil Olson. Fee 10 dollars.
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Community Civic Club
Ann Clancy
Hill Country Trial
Wimberley Hills
Century 21
Shirley Marlett
Ceil Olson
There Are Only Two People In The World Not Nuts
The speaker reflects on the joy of writing that resonates with readers and recalls an old friend’s joke about sanity. He muses that agreement may come from shared quirks, acknowledging uncertainty about others’ sanity. The note closes on a wary comic line about two sane people being oneself and the listener.
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Fred
Dallas
Tulsa
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