Austin Legislature Faces Filibusters Amid Budget and School Bills
In Austin the Senate and House press ahead as the June 2 adjournment nears with numerous local and uncontested measures. A one year appropriations bill exits to conference, UT San Antonio and Permian Basin efforts stall, Texas plans new medical and dental schools, and a breath test implied consent bill reaches the governor. The Vocational Education plan outlines an $16 million federal allocation, public hearings set for June 7, and a push to raise standards and expand teacher prep. Texas operated over 8,700 programs as of September.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Preston Smith
University of Texas At
San Antonio
UT of
Permian Basin
Midland-Odessa
University of South Texas At
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Houston
Lubbock
UT Regents
UT Dental
el Paso
State Advisory Council For
State Board of Education
John Guemple
James Connally Technical Institute
Waco
Texas
New Texas Liquor Board Rules Target Private Bottle Clubs
The Liquor Control Board released final rules effective September 1 to curb private bottle clubs. Guests must be accompanied by a member or invited, clubs must keep admission records, appoint a membership committee, and operate with at least 25 members. Additional provisions cover pool system transactions, separate member storage lockers, quarterly pool reports, and mandatory regular food service.
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Liquor Control Board
Texas Lcb
Compromise Bill Aims At Optometrist Ad Ethics
After two decades of conflict between chain stores and independent optometrists a compromise bill authored by Sens. Jack Strong and Tom Creighton imposes a strict ethics and advertising code. It bans one price ads and requires ads to show both lowest and highest lease prices. The legislature also sent to the governor a hearing aid industry licensing and regulation bill approved by the industry.
Texas Opinion Limits Voter Disability on School Trustee Seats
Texas Attorney General Crawford Martin issues opinions affecting Honey Grove and broader governance. Rulings cover: registered voters only may serve as school trustees. legislators may run for office if pay increases do not overlap terms. adult probation officers require no county court approval. school boards need policy to suspend students for drugs unless state law cites otherwise. National Guard Armory Board may act independently on armory projects. state department heads decide payroll deductions for group insurance. Industrial Accident Board may not award attorney fees in fatal injury cases, but may reimburse preparation expenses.
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Crawford Martin
Honey Grove
Fannin County
Martin
National Guard Armory Board
State Building Commission
State Department
Industrial Accident Board
Governor Smith names ex governors to lead water bond drive
Governor Smith appoints ex Governors Connally Daniel and Shivers as co chairmen of the campaign for the 3.5 billion Texas water bond constitutional amendment. Lane becomes 123rd district judge filling an unexpired term. Meade Griffin sworn as special judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Smith
Combes
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Texas
A. F
Tony) Rodriguez
San Antonio
U. S
U. S. Mexico
San Marcos
Texas Office of Economic Opportunity
S. R. Greenwood
Temple
Charles H. Martin
Richmond State School
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
The document references the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, indicating state oversight of mental health services and programs. It lists the agency in relation to funding, licensing, or administrative responsibilities within the state system.
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The
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Supreme Court invalidates San Antonio water contract
The State Supreme Court voided a $557,198 San Antonio water system contract after finding a board member of the city electrical examining and supervising body was president of the winning bidder company. The ruling flags a conflict of interest in the procurement.
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State Supreme Court
San Antonio
City Electrical Examining and Supervising Board
Gus Mutscher
Big Spring
Mercedes
el Paso
Borger
Georgetown
Houston
Austin
Fort Worth
Smith
Nixon
Johnson County
Blum
Hill County
New Boling Community State Bank
Wharton County
State Banking Commission
William M. Steger
Tyler
Republican Party
Texas
Washington
Card of Thanks for Kenny's hospitalization and recovery
Connie Mac Gibbs and family express sincere thanks for prayers cards letters calls gifts visits and remembrances during Kenny's hospitalization and after returning home.
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Kenny
Connie Mac Gibbs
Thanks for kindness after appendix operation
Jack Hord thanks friends for cards and flowers during his hospital stay after an appendix operation. He praises Dr Rives and the nurses for their kindness and his parents express gratitude for every act of kindness from everyone.
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Dr. Rives
Jack Hord
Ite
Ant with dual stomachs shares food with neighbors
A description notes an ant with two stomachs: one for its own stored food and a second for storing food it shares with other ants, highlighting cooperative behavior among colony members.
Bighorn Sheep Produce Big Lamb Crop in Texas Enclosure
Texas scientists report a bumper 12 lamb crop from bighorn sheep moved from Arizona to a 427 acre holding area at Black Gap Wildlife Management Area 55 miles south of Marathon. The herd, shielded by electrified fencing, faces bluetongue research and planned releases of surplus animals into the wild.
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San Angelo
Texas
Arizona
Black Gap
Marathon
Texas A. and
M. University
Fertile Soil Reveals Rich Tiny World Inside
Scientists say a spoonful of fertile soil contains more microbes than the world’s human population. The remark highlights soil biodiversity and its unseen life.
Chancel Guild Met In Lutheran Parsonage May 22
The Lutheran Chancel Guild met Thursday in the parsonage with Mrs. Ellis Ueckert opening in prayer. Mrs. Walter C. Probst led the devotional and Mrs. Charles Adami presented Pentecost as the program. Secretary and treasurer reports were read, the meeting closed with prayer, and nine members received refreshments prepared by Mrs. Adami and Mrs. Probst.
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Lutheran Chancel Guild
Ellis Ueckert
Walter C. Probst
Charles Adami
L. R. Hoppe
Mouse Eats Its Weight In Food Each Day
A tiny field mouse reportedly consumes a full body weight in food within a 24 hour period. The claim highlights the creature’s remarkable feeding rate and natural survival behavior.
Winters Enterprise May 30 1969 Page Four highlights
Local page notes community events in Winters Texas for Friday May 30 1969. Includes brief items on civic notices, school activities, church gatherings, and upcoming town events with concise details for residents.
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Winters
Enterprise
Texas
Write Your Representatives Addresses and Districts Listed
The text lists LT. GOV. BEN BARNES at the Texas State Capitol Austin Texas and 24th Senatorial District. REP. LYNN NABERS of the 64th District House of Representatives at the State Capitol. It serves as a contact reference for Texas legislators.
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Ben Barnes
Texas State Capitol
Austin
Texas
Texas State Senate
Lynn Nabers
State
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Abilene Highway
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Rt. 1
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Foxworth - Galbraith Lumber Company
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