Republic of Texas General Council Members Introduced
After a three year legal process to the World Court and a San Antonio constitutional convention, the Republic of Texas General Council Members were unveiled on the Texas Capitol steps. Members listed include Richard L. McLaren Ruth G. Krause Roger Gary David Carney Coolidge Gerdes Darrel Franks Donald Varnell Tim McMahan Alan Bacon Archie Lowe Robert Taylor and John Van Kirk.
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United Nations World Court
San Antonio
General Council
Republic of Texas
Texas Capitol
Richard L. McLaren
Ruth G. Krause
Roger Gary
Science and Technology
David Carney
Coolidge Gerdes
The
Treasury
Darrel Franks
Donald Varnell
Tim McMahan
Agriculture
Alan Bacon
Archie Lowe
Robert Taylor
John van Kirk
Water transfer plan in Hays County moves to commissioners
West Hays County residents reliant on the Trinity Aquifer and Glenrose formation face potential shortages. The Hays County Subdivision Task Force meets twice monthly to redraw the subdivision ordinance, as DeDe Stevens represents Texans for Hays County seeking a regional water transfer. A regional study cost 275000, and LCRA officer John Ashworth will speak February 15 in Dripping Springs about the Edwards Trinity concerns and drought risks.
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West Hays County
Hays County
Trinity
Glenrose
DeDe Stevens
Hays County Commissioners Court
Lower
Colorado River Authority
LCRA
John Ashworth
Dripping Springs
Edwards
Stevens
Free Throw Championship and Community Meetings Schedule
Knights of Columbus hosts a free throw event for ages 10-14 at Wimberley High School gym on January 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Concerned Residents meeting follows January 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Hays High School Multi-purpose Center. An Alliance for Ministry gathering is set for January 23 at 1:30 p.m. at Wimberley Presbyterian Church with church representation invited. Others include lunch bingo on January 24 at Senior Citizens, New Neighbors January 24 meeting at Darlene Shuttleworth’s home, and a Fall Sports Banquet on January 25 at 7 p.m.
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Knights of Columbus
Wimberley
Buda/Kyle
Hays High School
Alliance For Ministry
Wimberley Presbyterian Church
Darlene Shuttleworth
Summit Dr. East
Community events and gatherings across Wimberley and local groups
San Marcos Baptist Academy honors WISD athletes in football volleyball and cross country. Wimberley Woman's Club meets January 25 at 12 noon to discuss The World Around Us and reserve calls required. New Users Orientation for Texas State Library Genealogy Collection January 27 at 9:00 am with staff tour and Austin Genealogical Society volunteers. Registration limited to 25. Contact (512) 463-5463. Jack C Hays Class of 1987 reunion planning noted.
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San Marcos Baptist Academy
WISD
Woman's Club
Wimberley Woman's Club
7 Oaks
Margaret Graham-Broyles
Texas State Library
Austin Genealogical Society
Jack C. Hays
Group proclaims independence of Republic of Texas at Capitol
John Van Kirk leads supporters announcing a newly reinstituted Republic of Texas with a provisional government elected December 13 1995 and a World Court of the Hague ruling on January 2 1996. He argues U S treaties and the 1845 annexation do not bind the new nation and asserts legal basis from historic Republic of Texas procedures.
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Texas Capitol
John van Kirk
Republic of Texas
Texas
van Kirk
World Court of the Hague
Netherlands
Wind Topples Wall at New WISD High School Site
Construction workers arrived at 8:30 to find the 22-foot wall already up then returned at 9:30 to see it down after strong winds. No injuries reported as cold weather sent other workers home. One worker said plans to clean up and restart construction.
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Wisd High School
Gingrich Endorses Laughlin in District 14 Candidate Race
US Speaker Newt Gingrich visited Hays County and Woodcreek to publicly endorse Greg Laughlin for the District 14 House seat, provoking mixed reactions from local Republicans. Jim Deats and supporters urged voters to decide their own candidate fate without Washington interference, while critics warned of party drift toward the old Democratic image.
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Hays County
House
Newt Gingrich
Wimberley
Woodcreek
Blanco County
Jim Deats
District 14
Washington
Gingrich
Greg Laughlin
Laughlin
Deats
Allison
Texas Republican Party
Republican Party
Refund policy for duplicate property tax payments discussed
Luann Caraway presented a plan to the commissioners court detailing how erroneous overpayments should be handled. Law requires a governing body to approve refunds over 500 dollars, a common issue when mortgage companies also pay taxes. Commissioners will place future refunds on the consent agenda.
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Commissioners Court
Luann Caraway
Caraway
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