Texas debates casino push amid surpluses and tax talk
State Comptroller John Sharp warns legislators will face a rough row over casino gambling as Texas enjoys a $2.2 billion surplus and contemplates avoiding tax hikes. Casino advocates claim 1 billion per biennium and 70 000 jobs, while Attorney General Morales says a constitutional amendment is required.
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Texas Association For Casino Entertainment
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Dan Morales
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Clean Riverbank Playbacks Thank Local Groups
Dear Editor, I thank the County for placing trash bins on the RR 12 bridge and the WHS Ecology Club for a major cleanup. Most trash moved to cans, thanks to Keep Wimberley Beautiful incentives. River area cleaner than expected. we appreciate support. Sincerely, Fulari Kirikiti.
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Brenda Price
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San Marcos
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Local election merits over party labels in Hays County
William Bill Morris argues for nonpartisan local elections, asserting candidates should be judged on merit and personal views rather than party affiliation. He cites closed primaries, ballot qualification for independents, and machine politics as drawbacks, endorsing independent runs.
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Hays County
William
Bill" Morris
Jean P Balfoort memorial services held for 76
Memorial services for Jean P Balfoort 76 of Wimberley were held September 29 at St Stephen s Episcopal Church. Born December 18 1917 in Java Indonesia to Dutch parents he was a retired Shell Oil Company senior staff engineer who worked 30 years at Deer Park Refinery and five years at the Houston head office. Survivors include wife Corinne sons Jeffrey and Lynn Balfoort daughters in law and grandchildren in Houston. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Thomason Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Houston
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Brian
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Carolyn Balfoort
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Melissa Balfoort
Jean
American Cancer Society
Thomason Funeral Home
New Neighbors plan a Bremond day trip to Austin
The New Neighbors of Wimberley head to Austin next Thursday October 13 with Nelma Cowser and Ruth Geise organizing a Bluebonnet Market Place shopping stop lunch at Anchos in the Omni Hotel a Bremond Block tour and a Governor’s mansion visit another trip is eyed for January. Ed Vandervort will lead a special Bremond tour with guides and drivers details include meeting at Country Boy's at 9 am and a 2.50 fee to cover gas and parking members are welcome for two years and the group of 80 supports community service from beautifying Wimberley square to a Hillaceous Bicycle Tour rest stop and social activities.
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Congress
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Country Boy's
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Church of Christ introduces new minister to community
The Wimberley Church of Christ announces Jim Grumbles as the new minister. He and his family relocated from Gallup New Mexico after four years there. A 1982 Sunset School of Preaching graduate, Jim has pastored in North Texas Oklahoma Utah and New Mexico. He invites calls at 847-9357 or 847-3652 and hopes to serve the Wimberley community for a long time.
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Birth of Charles Wyatt Sheffield in Texas notice
Dr and Mrs Michael Sheffield announce the birth of their son Charles Wyatt born Thursday September 15 1994 at Central Texas Medical Center San Marcos Texas The family resides on Oak Heights Road Wimberley Texas.
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Charles Wyatt
Central Texas Medical Center
San Marcos
Texas
Wyatt
Oak Heights Road
Wimberley
Keep Wimberley Beautiful Garden Advice Column Note
Gardening tips from local columnists summarizing October tasks for perennials and vegetables. Plant daylilies daisies lettuce spinach herbs and turnips while practicing light pruning and thorough watering. Community recycling drives noted with contact info for Mike Boyle and appreciation for Wimberley Land Company.
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