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that I can see here is in the prospect
of trivializing real child abuse."
Meanwhile, Rep. Pete Gallego,
D-Alpine, promised to “take what-
ever steps necessary next legislative
session to see to it that decisions
such as this are eliminated."
No Gun Bans in City Parks
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than $3,000 a year, or 45 percent
of the poverty level.
Coverage would not be guaran-
teed, but the proposal includes a
target of guaranteed coverage for 12
months
The new plan still must be ap-
proved by the federal government,
which must give the state permis-
sion to waive certain federal rules
to implement the changes.
Karen Hughes, Gov. Bush’s
press secretary, called the compro-
mise a “more conservative and cau-
tious approach."
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Okay, you’ve decided to watch
building or the museum concept.
He asked that we consider scaling
the project down and look for ways]
to make it functional for the Col-
lege and community. :
Finally, a unique arrangement
was created. The College Board and
the Ryan Board agreed on a 12,900
square foot facility that would-be
financed and built by the Ryan
Foundation and donated to the ol-
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Pean of Administrative Services at
Alvin Community College, serves
as President of the Nolan Ryan
Foundation. He is also a past presi-
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said, “Among companies we inter-
viewed, 28 percent say they will add
to their payrolls, 8 percent intend
reductions, and 64 percent don’t
think any adjustments are likely.” :
Hilliard noted that fourth quartet
results can be more strongly
affected by seasonal conditions that
for other periods, with companies
staffing up for the holidays and
other industries cutting back. I
“Last fall, 24 percent expected t
increase personnel and 7 percent
said decreases were in order. Thre
months ago, 19 percent foresaw
more hiring, while 14 percent
thought workforce levels would
lessen," said Hilliard.
The best hiring prospects this fall
are expected in construction, durable
and non-durable goods manufacture
ing, wholesale/retail trader
finance/insurance/real estate and
public administration.
Mixed intentions are reported fo
transportation/public utilities anc
services. ‘
Throughout the U.S., the reduced
year-end employment patterns wilb
replace those of summer, as 25 per-J
cent expect to add personnel. 10
percent foresee surf declines, 62
percent will remain at the curren
level, and 3 percent are yet certain B
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With the start of school comes a ing two ways. Any resident of
wealth of activities sponsored by Alvin ISD who is 65 years of age
the Alvin Independent School Dis- or older is eligible. Any retired
trict. Alvin ISD would like to share Alvin ISD employee is eligible,
those activities with Alvin’s senior “Retired" in this case is defined as
citizens, at no charge, through our those employees eligible and receiv-
Club 65 program. ing retirement benefits. Cards are
Designed to encourage senior citi- issued at the central administration
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Managing Editor
vested savings from managed care my ruling that this child be truly
into the Medicaid program — a bilingual," he said in a written
key provision in the Legislature's statement.
reform package. Lawmakers had Kiser's statement came in re-
planned to use the savings from sponse to news reports that, at
managed care to expand Medicaid a summer hearing, he told Marta
rolls by 486,000 adults. Laureano she was abusing her
The compromise proposal, which daughter by speaking only Span-
was unanimously approved by the ish to her. He ordered her to be-
committees, would add 255,000 gin speaking English to the girl, as
adults to the Medicaid rolls by lim- well as Spanish.
iting eligibility to single adults who “I think the judge was way off
have no children and earn no more base," Morales said. “One danger
could not afford all the changes
included in the Legislature's plan, enthusiasm over participation," he
One senator said the compromise said.
would simply shift the burden to Judge’s Comments Blasted
local health care providers. Attorney General Dan Morales
“The local entities have a tremen- and a Hispanic lawmaker from
dous concern about what this is go- West Texas last week criticized
ing to dump in their lap and how comments by a judge who ordered
much we're going to expect them a Mexican native to speak English
to pay that they’re not paying right to her 5-year-old daughter.
now," said Sen. Mike Moncrief, State District Judge Samuel
D-Fort Worth. Kiser of Amarillo says he is
An earlier proposal which Gov. standing firm on his order, but said
Bush backed, was rejected by the he will meet this week with anyone
House and Senate health care com- in the community who is concerned
mittees. It would have expanded by his ruling.
Medicaid rolls by 255,000 adults “I do feel it is necessary for
next year. parents to facilitate their children’s
The plan would not have rein- education, and thereby stand by
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When carrying concealed hand- dent of the Alvin Rotary.
guns become legal in Texas, the On August 23, the Groundbreak-
weapons may be banned from busi- ing of the Nolan Ryan Center for
nesses, buses and county parks, but Son tinuing,! Eduation was cel-
m a., X. । ebrated on the Alvin Community
not city parks. Attorney General College campus. In spjte of the
Dan Morales ruled last week, heat, about 500 people gathered that
Most Texas cities and coun- evening under a large tent near the
“The governor wanted to make ties currently ban guns and other construction site. Community
sure that as people arc transferred weapons from their parks. How- members mingled with celebrities,
from county indigent care to ever. Morales ruled that “the Leg- political figures and individuals
AUSTIN — State lawmaker* Medicaid that we put children and islature has specifically taken away from all over the United States,
have approved a compromise plan families first, and this dearly does a municipality’s authority to pro- Camera crews from the major TV
that would provide health care to that," Hughes said, hibit or restrict the licensed cany- stations in Houston shot footage,
about half of the adults expected But Moncrief said the plan ing of a concealed handgun," and newspaper reporters reyeledin
to receive coverage under the would make the situation worse for Reaction to the decision was ODDortunities
Legislature's Medicaid revision hospitals because it concentrates mixed. While., business owners "Mwas a day that we have looked
plan. on children, who face less risk of and transit officials praised the forward to with anticipation for a
Gov. George W. Bush told contacting serious illnesses. opinion, city officials questioned long time. An effort that began five
lawmakers earlier that the state “It's going to increase the bur- why cities were left out. years ago was finally out of the
dea, and it's going to reduce their Other Highlights planning stage and becoming reali-
■ President Clinton will visit ty. The 12,000 square foot facility
Houston and Dallas on Oct. 16 is scheduled to be completed and
to raise money for his 1996 re- paid for in late March or early
election campaign. Land Commis- April,1996 at a cost of 12 mil-
sioner Garry Mauro, chairman of linn; .The building willbe situatnd
the Clinton-Bush re-election cam- Childrs Drve: y
paign in Texas, said the president's I‘s very interesting within organ-
schedule includes a luncheon in
Dallas and a dinner in Houston. m
■ The Texas Department of In- E
surance staff has recommended rate E
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Rene Martinez and Kathleen McBride (kneeling in front), employees with Lockheed, visited with
Alvin Junior High students recently. They brought meteorite simulants that will be studied by the
J students. The students will report back at mid-year with information on whether the rocks are ter-
restrial or extraterrestrial, the origin of the rock, and the geologic significance of the rock. Students
with their teacher Susan Ross (standing) who are involved in the project are Rachel Cartwright,
Suzanne Warner and Samantha Stephens. 6 .'
Houston-area employers are pre- staffing plans for October, Novem
dieting a revitalized job market this ber and December, released by Man-
fall, according to the latest Employ- power, Inc.
ment Outlook Survey on business Claudette Hilliard of Manpower
rollbacks that would save con-
sumers $500 million less than pre-
viously estimated. The staff pre-
sented its recommendations to In-
surance Commissioner Elton Bomer
during last week’s public hear-
ings on the reductions required by
the 1995 Texas Legislature. Bomer
must decide on rate rollbacks by
late September.
■ The Texas Senate has in-
creased public access to informa-
tion by creating a home page
on the World Wide Web, Lt.
Gov. Bob Bullock announced. Tex
ans can get information about
their state senators and Senate
committees, Bullock’s office and
specific bills and their authors.
The home page can be found at
http://www.senate.state.tx.us.
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much can be accomplished when lege. Two-thirds of the space would
you don't worry about who gets the be for College and community use
credit. It's been that way with this and one-third for the Exhibit Center,
project -from the beginning. Every- The final agreement provided the
one has gone the extra mile to help, best of both worlds, a state-of-the-
beginning with the early agree- art Exhibit Center to chronicle the
ment between the College Board life and career of Nolan Ryan and a
and the Ryan Board. The financial larger portion that will have class-
assistance, encouragement, and sup- rooms, and a large hotel ballroom
port has always been there because style community room that will
of the Ryan family and the fact that provide for 200-250 people with a
we have a project that is worth- warming kitchen for meals.
while. The spirit of cooperation There are many citizens in our
that has dominated this project from community who have given gen-
the beginning is extraordinary, erously to a major gifts campaign, a
The original Foundation Board, community campaign, and various
formed in early 1990, worked very other fund raising events that were
hard and was very enthusiastic. At very successful in providing initial
that time, we were talking about a funds for this project. That support
budget of 3.5 million and more, and is greatly appreciated. The Ryan
it would all be done to honor family also deserves a very special
Nolan. Although Nolan appreciated thanks. Their willingness to work
the work that was being done, he toward something like this for our
was not comfortable with a colossal community is truly exceptional and
unselfish.
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by JOHN SHARP
zensto’become more involved with building at 301 E. House Sl TEXASCOMPTROLLER
Alvin schools, the club provides Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
eligible seniors free of charge to all Mondays through Fridays.
home athletic, academic and cultural “We are delighted to offer the
events and activities sponsored by Club 65 card to any resident in the
the district district who qualifies. The schools
They also have free general belong to the community and we
admission seating to all home ath- want everyone to come and see the
letic events sponsored by Alvin good things our students are doing
ISD. This includes all sports, all whether on the playing field, on the what you eat a little more carefully;
varsity and sub-varsity games. One stage, or in the classroom,” said Dr. maybe even cut down on those
exception is Project Graduation fun- Virgil Tiemann, superintendent of chicken fried steaks you like so
draising events where the regular schools. much.
charre zpplies. If you need to update your card or So here's some clarification on
Eligibility for membership is for more information, please call taxable and non-taxable food items.
determined in either of the follow- Rachel Robles at 388-1130. For example, herb and spice
plants are exempt from sales tax if
they are annuals and taxable if the
plants are perennials. There’s no
sales tax on edible flower seeds and
dried teas. There’s no tax on bur-
dock root sold dry from a bulk con-
tainer or fresh in the produce de-
partment Dried, it’s a tea. Fresh,
it's used in stir-fry dishes.
Non-dairy milk
substitutes
Milk substitutes are not taxable.
There’s no sales tax on pure fruit
jrices. Diluted juices, including
ctars, juice drinks or beverages,
a e taxable.
Nutrition bars,
powdered drink
mixes
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