Texas politics sours as ethics clash and deficits loom
Governor Richards ethics adviser Barbara Jordan urged Lena Guerrero to resign if she wins the Railroad Commission race amid questions about Guerrero’s degree and past lies. Legislators face a January $3 billion shortfall even after revenue gains. Early voting doubles in metro counties as a high speed rail battle, judiciary reform talks, and parole probe swirl in state politics.
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Austin
Texas
Senate Finance Committee
John Montford
Crubbock
Barbara Jordan
Ann Richards
Lena Guerrero
Railroad Commission
Guerrero
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University of Texas
People of
Jordan
Clinton
Richards
Gov. Richards
Texas Bullet Train
Dan Kubiak
Rockdale
Texas Railroad Commission
Secretary of State
Houston
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Unofficial Burger Poll Keeps Political Names on Menu
John Henry's Restaurant ran an unofficial poll naming ten hamburgers after famous people from 1992. George Bush led with 789 votes, H Ross Perot 706, Bill Clinton 659, with Jerry Brown 495 write ins, no margin of error claimed. The piece riffs on election polling and date-specific turnout.
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John Henry's
Warren Burger
Porky
Hillary Clinton
Dan Quayle
Wan E
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Murphy Brown
H. Ross Perot
Tipper Gore
Barbara Bush
Jerry Brown
T.V
Reader backs Sheriff Hastings for another term
A local letter to editors praising Hays County public safety and Sheriff Paul Hastings urges voters to reelect the incumbent. The writer commends the department's efficiency, deputy and staff appointments, and cost-saving innovations, arguing Hastings has served the county well and deserves four more years.
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Paul Hastings
Hays County
Sheriff Hastings
Scudder playground gains help from PEC and Cliett Lumber
The 1992-93 Scudder PTO Board thanks Pedernales Electric Co-op and Mr. Joel Cliett of Cliett Lumber for digging holes and supplying poles for the 2nd grade and 1st grade playground, and for aiding in choosing wood for tarp poles. Special thanks to Armando, Enrique, and Henry.
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Scudder Pto
Pedernales Electric Co-op
Joel Cliett
Cliett Lumber
PEC
Rae
PaWs brunch and style show raises 2099 for animals
About 120 attendees gathered at First Christian Church Fellowship Hall on October 24 for a P.A.W.S. Shelter for Animals fundraiser. Tickets were 12.50 each, and many supporters also sent donations. Musician Bill Henry provided piano, models showcased outfits from local shops, and judges noted strong fashion commentary. The event benefited homeless dogs and cats in Hays County with donations from area businesses and volunteers.
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Shirley Terry
P.A.W.S
Buffy
Caesar
Rascal
P.A.W.S. Shelter For Animals
First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Miriam McCoy
Miriam
Bill Henry
Bill
Dottie Potter
Adolpho II
Jonathan Logan
Tanner
Vanity Fair
VF Factory
San Marcos Factory
Judith Lopez
Southwest Texas State University
Pat Nordyke
Hays County
Long Term Conservation Agreements Offered in Hays County
Hays County ASCS invites producers to enroll in Long Term Agreements from now through December 18, 1992. The program spans 3 to 5 years and supports multiple practices such as permanent grass planting cross fences brush dozing water wells reservoirs critical area treatment and cedar cutting. For details call 512 392 3202 or visit the ASCS office at 501 Broadway San Marcos.
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Hays
LTA
ASCS
Broadway
San Marcos
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