Texas Voters and Casino Debate Highlight State Outlook
U S Supreme Court rulings keep El Paso Tigua casino hopes alive while Rhode Island faces a similar case. Galveston fraud allegations loom over mail-in ballots as Patterson cites FBI involvement. Home equity lending remains blocked by Texas law. Utility reform and energy efficiency proposals surface as the Legislature considers changes. Hillsboro expansion aids Oakwood Homes with hundreds of jobs and a large funding package. Bullock to miss Oct 17 debate with Montford replacing him. Richards and Bush plan at least one joint appearance before the November election.
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First Circuit Court of Appells
U.S. Supreme Court
el Paso
Texas
U.S
Lucius D. Bunton II
U. S. Supreme Court
Boston
First Circuit Court of Appeals
Rhode Island
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Tom Diamond
Tiguas
Lloyd Criss
Texas Association For Casino Entertainment
Criss
Dallas Morning News
Galveston
Mike Guarino
Jerry Patterson
Texas Voter Project
Houston Chronicle
Patterson
Chronicle
FBI
Lone Star
Henry B. Gonzalez
San Antonio
Gonzalez
Bob Bullock
John Montford
D-Amarillo
Tex Lezar
Bullock
Dallas
Ann Richards
George W. Bush
Viewpoint: A Debt Owed to Public Schools and Bonds
John Guemple reflects on growing up in the Midwest during the Great Depression, praising public schools for education and care. He urges voters to support bonds to relieve overcrowded campuses and provide opportunities for today’s youth, stressing the community’s responsibility to public education.
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Midwest
Dad
Mary
John Guemple
Community Chamber President thanks town for support and invites help
David Lewis thanks residents for comments and donations that fund the Visitor's Center. He notes ongoing funding relies on dues and fundraising, with volunteers keeping doors and restrooms open seven days a week. He invites calls to Lori at the Chamber to learn how to contribute.
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Chamber
Lori
David Lewis Chamber
Take a good look and then vote Bond issue
The writer urges careful evaluation of the Wimberley school bond measure urging supporters and opponents to consider student needs. They highlight WHS activities and compare the fiscal impact to small yearly sacrifices, noting voting hours at the WISD building through October 25 and absentee options.
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Wimberley
WHS
WISD
Adjective Inventors Claim Real Estate Language Boom
Peary Perry interviews Mr Graivel of the Omniplenty company and reports on a venture to coin new English adjectives. The firm targets real estate and toothpaste ads, noting words like cozy quaint and fixer upper are dated. A verb division produces terms such as discombobulated and glitch. The first success humongous was seized by the government for debt language.
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North America
Peary Perry
National Association For
Mr. Graivel
Stone Grarvel
Mr. Grarvel
Stop and Vote Message From Donna Campbell
A civic appeal urges readers to stop and vote in all weather and circumstances. It frames voting as essential for children's futures and calls on readers to evaluate and participate, noting that someone’s future depends on the voter’s choice.
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Donna Campbell
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