Morales strikes down Texas marriage license sworn statement law
Attorney General Dan Morales rules the new welfare provision requiring applicants to swear they are not delinquent in child support is likely unconstitutional. He cites a 1978 Supreme Court ruling and notes the opinion effectively annuls the requirement across Texas. Dana DeBeauvier remains firm in Travis County.
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Tolerance Needed in Wimberley School Rules Debate
The piece argues for consistent rule enforcement across students staff and Board of Trustees in WISD. It notes past disciplinary cases, calls for board compliance with law, and praises community strengths like public facilities and civic efforts while urging unity over division.
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Be selective and seek most committed candidates
A local letter urges voters in Wimberley to choose school board candidates committed to education. It praises WISD's progress, highlights strong leadership, and stresses community involvement, career programs, and drug free initiatives while warning against those who would undermine the district. Voters should inquire about candidates' motives, prior involvement, and plans to sustain excellence.
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Speaking on WISD politics and open government
Gene Massey urges balanced critique of school district matters. He notes both sides cite facts, stresses the need for openness at meetings and in candidate forums, and defends past boards while calling for learning from errors without hostility. He corrects misattributions about a recent letter writer.
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