State Capital Highlights From Texas Newspapers
AUSTIN reports a wave of state investigations into the VitaPro funded diet for prisoners, led by Gov. Bush and Allan Polansky. The probe spans the Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Rangers, and federal and state authorities amid questions of bids, funding, and potential criminal issues. Also note education, weather costs, Clinton campaign visits, and a trio of federal cases influencing Texas politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Texas Rangers
George W. Bush
Allan Polansky
Texas Board of Criminal Justice
James A
Andy” Collins
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
VitaPro
Houston Chronicle
Bush
Department of Criminal Justice
Attorney General's Office
Huntsville
TDCJ
General Services Commission
Polansky
Ray Sullivan
Collins
Patrick Graham
Houston
Graham
Community School concept offered to expand use of school facilities
The article advocates Community Schools turning school facilities into community education hubs. It outlines curriculum diverse offerings from high school completion to adult enrichment, funded by user fees to avoid tax strain, with programs aimed at social benefit and potential profit. It notes local talent from Wimberley and urges WISD policymakers to study adoption with the new high school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Education Agency
Texas A&m
Ann Richards
San Antonio
Cecile Richards
University of Texas School of Social Work
Richards
Texas Freedom Alliance
TEA
The
Austin American-Statesman
GOP
Tom Pauken
Austin
Wimberley
WISD
Bill Morris
Michigan State University
Morris
Civitas Project funded talks on Wimberley incorporation
Dear Mr. Robinson, the Civitas Project of Southwest Texas State University and the County contracted with Jim Reed to present pros and cons of incorporation. The project would not bias toward incorporation and no election is evident soon. Matching funds will not be provided. Town meetings were beneficial and your views were well represented. Editors note: letter submitted for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Robinson
Hays County
Wimberley
Civitas Project
Southwest Texas State University
Jim Reed
Belton
Reed
Robinson
Wimberley View
Mother pleads for drivers to slow down in school zones
Belinda Zent writes from Wimberley urging stricter enforcement of school zone speeds. She lists 25 20 and 30 mph zones near RR12 Dairy Queen Green Acres and Hill Country Natural Foods and says she and others have almost been hit. She questions police presence and cites a teacher speeding in a zone. She urges drivers to slow down for children and to obey the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimberley
Dairy Queen
Bowen
Family Pharmacy
Wimberley Gardens
Green Acres
Scudder
Subway
Belinda Zent
Voters urged to cast ballots on incorporation issue
Dear Editor urges loyal voters to consider the incorporation of Wimberley carefully. The letter warns against influencing voters and notes the community remains divided on boundaries and governance while stressing respectful participation by all who have voted before. Signed by J. L. Hudson.
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Wimberley
J. L. Hudson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyndell Williams
Texas Press Association
Texas Department of Transportation
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Dallas
Corpus Christi
Uvalde
Uvalde Convention Center
U.S. Border Patrol
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
Terry Jesmore
Congress
Janet Caroll Richardson
U.S
Joe Barton
Barton
Mary Saunders
Harrell
KING
George Colvin Starr
Linda Allen
Kirti Focke
DB Bearden
Stone Park
Suite
Compuserve.Com
Wimberley View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
Keep Texas Beautiful
Wimberley Beautiful
Keep Wimberley Beautiful, Inc
Martha Knies
Dawn
Exxon Travelmart
Burger King
Rr12
Exxon
Robert Hart
Val Smith Petroleum Co., Inc
Karen Steele
Fine Gardening Magazine
Karen
P.O
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