Texas lawmakers face tax reform amid school funding clash
Texas Comptroller John Sharp proposes abolishing state school property taxes in a mid May special session and replacing them with a 3.75 percent value added tax on goods and services to raise about 9.5 billion dollars. Governor Richards weighs a business tax pool to shift from local school property taxes, while Lt. Gov. Bullock warns education cuts may follow.
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Wimberley Beautification Kudos From The View 1992
Dear readers celebrate spring praise for efforts that keep Wimberley beautiful. Annette’s Country Store Mary Brown Gingerbread House Hands to Work Bright window boxes and plants at several spots receive thanks. The letter urges residents to continue blooming where planted and supporting local beautification.
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Gratitude Letter to Pizza Hut Manager in Wimberley
Jo Quese president of the Wimberley Senior Citizens Activities writes thanks to Clarence and Pizza Hut staff for a Visitor's Center benefit last Wednesday. The event raised 1161 dollars for the Visitor's Center Fund, praised flood service, and showcased the community spirit with attendees and staff.
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The Good The Bad The An Ongoing Series
A columnist explains a campaign strategy likening a challenger to poking a wasp nest. The writer envisions attacking an opponent while avoiding distasteful lines and hints at calling to discuss priorities and actions with the current administration.
Four candidates vie for Aquifer District posts
Four candidates run for three Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer District Board seats in Precincts 1 and 3. Incumbents Patrick Cox and Alton Laws face Byron Townsend and J L Howze respectively. Early voting April 13 to 28 and mail ballots available. Voter registration ends April 2.
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Edwards Aquifer
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Patrick Cox
Byron Townsend
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Cox
Travis County
Hays County
Clara Hicks dies at 86 in Wimberley Texas
Clara Hicks age 86 died March 21 in Wimberley Texas born December 4 1905 in Sims Texas and lived much of her life in Bowie County She was a member of First Baptist Porter Texas survived by five daughters three sons two sisters many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at 4 pm with burial at Red Lick Cemetery Texarkana Local arrangements by Thomason Funeral Home
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Sims, Texas
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Kingwood
Carl Hicks
Huntsville
Texarkana
Red Lick
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