Texas governor wary on selling tobacco stock profits
Gov. Bush resisted selling state pension funds holdings in tobacco stocks despite Attorney General Morales urging divestment from tobacco ties. Morales filed a federal lawsuit March 31 seeking $4 billion for tobacco illness costs in Texas.
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Minister condemns safe sex in schools over AIDS fear
First Baptist minister and former head of Student Ministry counters editorial on teaching safe sex. He argues condoms are 88 to 98 percent effective, compares sex outside marriage to Russian roulette, and notes the church’s role in promoting abstinence. He cites teens committing to purity and the church's community leadership.
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Obituary for Jacquelyn Floydell Akridge
Jacquelyn Floydell Akridge died Monday May 20 at age 86. Born January 9 1910 in Cordell Oklahoma she is survived by daughters Sandra Kay Akridge and Jean Akridge Shand with son-in-law Edward Shand plus grandchildren and numerous relatives. Graveside services were held at Wimberley Cemetery May 22 with arrangements by Thomason Funeral Home.
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Correction issued for Cypress Point POA donation error
Public notice in The Wimberley View May 11 corrects a miscredit in the St. Stephen's School Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament. A $25 anonymous donation was wrongly credited to Cypress Point Property Owners Association. sponsorships or contributions to groups are not allowed. The proper donor has been credited.
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Veterans donate flags to KWB Inc in Wimberley
Dear Editor, please thank the local VFW chapter for funds to buy American flags flying proudly in Wimberley. The flags debut Memorial Day weekend honoring veterans who defended freedoms. We are grateful. Sincerely, Keep Wimberley Beautiful.
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