Texas Officials Talk 1998 Plans and Campaigns
Comptroller John Sharp and Land Commissioner Garry Mauro, both Democrats, say their paths will be up or out in 1998 while Attorney General Dan Morales plans a third term and Governor Bush contemplates re election. Perry signals re election and possible Senate bid as lawmakers weigh child support, telecom reform and coastal management issues.
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Austin
John Sharp
Garry Mauro
Houston Chronicle
Sharp
Mauro
Clinton
Texas
Dan Morales
Rick Perry
U.S
Phil Gramm
Gramm
Perry
Chronicle
George W. Bush
WISD Budget Alarm Prompts Reader Letter Response
A reader thanks Keith Miles for raising concerns about the WISD budget and slush funds. He recounts attempts to contact board members, questions raised about raises and budget changes, and asks why administration details are kept secret. The citizen urges accountability, public recognition for deserving staff, and active voter involvement in school governance.
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Keith Miles
WISD
Keith
Richard Nixon
Been
Fear of new tricks from incorporation group in Wimberley
A letter from Scott Owens voices concern over a Chamber tied push for incorporation in Wimberley. He cites past editorials criticizing Dorothy Kerbow and warns of coordinated efforts to discredit dissent. Owens urges open debate and transparency about a wastewater plan and GBRA study presented at a local meeting.
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Wimberley
Dorothy Kerbow
Leslie Howe
Chamber
Dave Campbell
Incorporation
Dave
GBRA
Dorothy
Scott Owens
Smith Brownback push reform to curb money in politics
Rep. Sam Brownback and Rep. Linda Smith unveiled House Resolution 2072 at a Dallas event, urging limits on PAC contributions and gifts to federal candidates. The plan, part of the 1995 Clean Congress Act, would restrict in state contributions, bar free mass mailings funded by tax dollars, and curb campaign debt influence on Capitol Hill.
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House
Sam Brownback
R-Ks
Linda Smith
R-Wa
United We Stand America
Dallas
Congress
Rep. Brownback
Washington
Brownback
Capitol Hill
Reader decries million dollar shortfall in jail budget
A longtime area resident voices frustration at a one million dollar increase labeled as a shortfall. He questions why taxpayers fund shortfalls from inmates no longer housed, cites Crime Bill Grant, criticizes county officials, and demands a public vote on the Sheriff’s Department budget. He urges accountability and notes a sheriff’s department operates for the people.
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Sheriff Department
Commissioners Court
Sheriffs Department
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Texas Senate
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Ron Calhoun
Williamson
General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
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Calhoun
Wimberley View
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Manacine
Harrell
KING
Michael Averitt
George Colvin
Joan Chisam Starr
Linda Allen
Kitti Focke
DB Bearpen
Morris James
Jim Gore
Metro
Stone Park
Suite
Compuserve.Com
Sebastore
Hays County
Wimberley View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
P.O. Box
Tracey Dean
Keep Texas Beautiful
Wimberley Beautiful
Keep Wimberley Beautiful, Inc
Martha Knies
Dawn
Nancy Merton
Wimberley North
Too
Gaillardia
Rodale
Phlox
Scudder
Bowen
Project Playgrounds
Radio Shack
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