Richards leads as Clinton backs bid. Texas faces school tax fight
Gov. Ann Richards signals unlikely to call a special session on unconstitutional school property taxes before the general election. She endorses Bill Clinton, cites civil rights failures, and outlines outreach to reduce racial tensions as Texas boards and courts swap into a broader political and funding struggle.
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The Humorous Take On Local Business Troubles
A local column riffs on changes in business rules and trying times for small shopkeepers. It notes cyclical booms and busts, banker woes, political debate, and a suggested pep talk to merchants by spending ten dollars in town to lift spirits.
Letters Express Fear for Rights Over Building Permits
A reader praises an editor for defending individual rights amid a May issue story about David Godfrey’s building permit dispute. She argues rights are being eroded by federal influence and applauds starting over without government reliance.
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Reader advocates compromise on Ranch Road 12 expansion
A letter argues for measured RR 12 widening with strategic passing lanes on hills. The writer defends slower drivers, urges early departures, and suggests targeted enforcement and preserving the old oak tree while noting traffic patience and safety concerns. The piece favors gradual progress and practical fixes over broad road widening.
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