Texas Legislature Sets Insurance Rate Rollbacks Amid Debate
Seven weeks after lawmakers urged consumers to expect savings from civil justice reforms insurers urged Insurance Commissioner Elton Bomer to set the actual rate cuts. The 1995 Legislature mandated rollbacks with a Department of Insurance recommendation by July and a Bomer decision by October for January 1 implementation. Projections cited include 864 million in 1996 from 10 to 30 percent cuts across 22 liability lines, with auto and homeowners shares noted.
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Austin
Elton Bomer
Bomer
Department of Insurance
Mark Stiles
D-Beaumont
Susan Conway
Rick Gentry
Insurance Information Institute
Public
Rod Bordelon
Fear of proposed power line health hazard near school
Letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas raising health concerns about PECs 138000 volt transmission line to the Wimberley substation in Hays County. The writer cites proximity to an elementary school and cites studies suggesting potential microwave like exposure harming internal organs and nervous systems. Health concerns over aesthetics and community safety are emphasized.
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Public Utilities Commission of Texas
Eva Andries
Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin
Pedernales Electric, Inc
Hays County
Texas
PEC
Wimberley
Local businessman aids youth programs with car wash support
Dear Editor salutes Mr. McCrocklin for allowing fund raising car washes at his McCrocklin Real Estate, providing facilities and water to help students, dance teams, cheerleaders, and others raise money for uniforms and trips. Darlene Mosley thanks him for supporting the community's young people.
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McCrocklin's
Letter to the Editor Declares Community Concerns
An individual writes to the editor expressing opinions on local issues and urging action from authorities and residents. The note highlights community needs, calls for dialogue, and emphasizes civic engagement without personal attacks.
Roses in My Back Yard a Berm and Roses
A humorous diary column about planting nearly 40 rose bushes to shape two berms in a sunny yard. The author learns roses demand care including weeding feeding and spraying for disease while dealing with two hyper dogs. They end with a playful question about wild Irish roses and quitting.
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Peary Perry
Rover
Grover
Obituary for James C Hackley 86 San Marcos resident dies
James Cunningham Hackley known as Jim Hackley 86 of Brookyln and Hill Country resident since 1977 died of cancer July 6 1995 at his home in San Marcos Texas with family by his side He was a self made American businessman and salesman survived by his wife Alice Dex Dexie Babbitt Hackley four children Alexander Ian Hackley Peter Hackley Gerri Hood Katherine Hackley ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren Arrangements by Thomason Funeral Home donations preferred to Wimberley Lions Club or Hospice of Central Texas. The family apologizes to his sister Elinor Hackley Kaufman.
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James
Jim) Cunningham Hackley
Brooklyn
San Marcos
Texas
Jim
Alice
Dexter
Dexie) Babbitt Hackley
Elinor Hackley Kaufman
Wimberley
Alexander
Ian) Strachan Hackley
Houston
Peter French Hackley
Austin
Gerri Hackley Hood
Katherine
Katie) Dexter Hackley
Alvin
Thomason Funeral Home
Wimberley Lion's Club
Hospice
Central Texas
When the well is dry we know the worth of water quote
A concise adage attributed to Benjamin Franklin reflects on resource value. The saying emphasizes that scarcity reveals true worth and urges prudent use of essential goods.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Lyndell Williams
Texas Press Association
Texas Racing Commission
Dan Morales
Morales
U.S. Office For Victims of Crime
U.S
Energy
Bill White
Democratic Party
White
San Antonio
Clinton
Charles “Lefty” Morris
Greg Laughlin
West Columbia
Laughlin
Mary Saunders
Manaaine Bprtor
Harrell King
Michael Averitt Starr
Linpa Allen
Louie Bono Kirti Focke
DB Bearden
Jim Gore
Stone Park
Suite
Compuserve.Com
Wimberley View
Wimberley View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
P.O. Box
Mr. McCrocklin
Potce
North America
James Cunningham Hackley
James C. Hackley
Jim Hackley
Thur
Rosalie
Roy
Huebners
View
Tom Spencer
John Dromgoole
Medina
P.O
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