State Capital Highlights Democratic tensions and political notes
Gov. Ann Richards defended a suspended $10 million NSF grant aimed at expanding math and science education statewide amid GOP critique. Other items include Kay Bailey Hutchison's tax returns, Dolly Madison McKenna's bid for GOP chair, Henry B. Gonzalez's JFK Courage Award, and legal action notes on immigration suits and a no contest plea by a former A&M lobbyist. The Coastal Coordination Council appointment of Barbara Crews is also noted.
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Austin
Ann Richards
National Science Foundation
Texas Education Agency
George W. Bush
Texas
Bush
Deborah Burstion
Wade Jack Fackler
Texas A&m
Bryan College Station
Eagle
University of Texas
Lionel “Skip” Meno
Richards
Meno
KBH
U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Richard Fisher
Senate
Hutchison
Dallas
Ray Hutchison
Texas Republican Party
Fred Meyer
Fisher
Martin Johnson
Dallas Morning News
McKenna
GOP
Republican Party
Dolly Madison McKenna
Joe Barton
Ennis
Tom Panken
Fort Worth
Houston
Gonzalez
Henry B. Gonzalez
San Antonio
John F. Kennedy
Caroline
John F. Kennedy Jr
House
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Savings and
Gov. Richards
Florida
Dan Morales
Texas A&m University System
Timothy L. Shaunty
A&m
Shaunty
U.S. Senate
Federal Election Commission
Sen
Viewpoint: Praise for WISD admin and board balance
A letter commends the Danforth area WISD administration and school board for maintaining order and a positive learning climate. The writer urges balanced coverage of staff efforts, supports a consensus on educational environment, and praises the Fine Arts program as part of a well rounded curriculum.
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WISD
Danforth
Wimberley student case prompts town meeting call
Donna Campbell praises Wimberley ISD teachers and administrators after four of her children attend the district. She warns a rising national disease of irresponsibility and lack of accountability spreading in cities and urges a town meeting to discuss directions and support for students.
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Holmes
Byline Suggestion for W.LS.D. Hair Coverage
John E. Preece writes to the editor proposing that Louie Bond use the masculine byline Geraldo for her W.LS.D. hair controversy coverage. The letter discusses a preferred byline and addresses journalistic identity.
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Louie Bond
W.ls.d
Geraldo
Tax gross sales, not growth in water service requests
There have been 21 applications for water service from Wimberley since the start of the year. Since 1984 gross sales have risen about 3.2 percent annually, roughly the inflation rate. Some argue for taxing gross sales that are subject to state sales tax and hotel revenues, but growth should not be one of them. Bill Rubey.
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Wimberley Water
Possi
Bill Rubey
Without discipline the end result would be destruction
Editor defends discipline in the Wim berley area. Webster defines discipline as training the mind and character, arguing it is not oppression. The WISD rules aim to create a safe learning environment and train youths to be self disciplined within a law abiding society, lest chaos follows.
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Wimberley
Webster
WISD
Weather Newsbeat Needs Weekly Local Readings
Readers in Dallas request more frequent local weather coverage for Wimberley. They seek weekly summaries of daily temperatures and precipitation, noting the monthly reports are not enough to stay connected. They thank the paper for neighborly coverage and express ongoing interest in timely weather data.
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Dallas
Wimberley
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1994
Ed and Linda Cooper thank the Wimberley Independent School District administrators, board members, teachers, and coaches for their dedication and excellence as graduates move from kindergarten to mature adults. The message honors past, present, and future students and wishes graduates success on life’s journey.
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Wimberley Independent School District
What constitutes a democratic society
A reader compares democracy to a large family in a one bathroom house, arguing that rules must serve the whole and be set by those in authority. The writer recalls early disputes with teachers and highlights differing views on rule change versus collective needs.
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Mr. Mynier
Derek Phillips
W.I.S.D
Derek
A New Disease Spreading Through Wimberley Roads
Robert R. Kirkpatrick warns readers of a "new disease" in the countryside. He describes a cancerous growth of large wooden boards with painted letters rising on wooden stalks along the roadways entering the village of Wimberley. The piece notes the spread began about two years ago and signals further discussion on page 6.
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Wimberley
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Lyndell Williams
Texas Press Association
Galveston
Barbara Crews
Coastal Coordination Council
Wimberley View
Mary Saunders
Jack Maynier
MicHael Averitt Starr
Lexon Allen
Louie Bono Harrell
DB Bearden
Jim Gore
Stone Park
Suite
Hays
K. Lake
Wimberley Area
Sincerely, Donna Campbell
Yours Truly, John E. Preece
Ami
Lioness Board
Viki Fuller
Sincerely, Alan
Patricia Krov
Sincerely, Ed and
Linda Cooper
Sincerely, Robert R. Kirkpatrick
Wimberley Postal Advisory Committee
Reba Smith
Frank Austin
Jack L. Orchard
Helen Campbell
Jerry Landers Madonna
Kimbz
Jack Mynier
Ed Phillips
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